ashner19
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- September 22, 2018
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- City, State
- BELMONT
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Explorer Sport Stock
2001 Explorer sport 199k miles
Battery only 6 months old. Recently put in a new starter. Drove 500 miles last week with no issues.
Today I noticed the battery light stay on for the first time after starting. Light would go away while accelerating but voltage meter was very low. Had battery tested at auto parts store and tested ok but alternator test said not charging/diodes ok. Drove it home and checked the belt and tensioner and cleaned all battery connections. Battery is now reading 11.85 and truck will not start.
How likely is it the alternator went bad seemingly overnight? Why would the battery drop below 12? Is it possible a loose electrical connection with the starter caused this? Are there other things i should be looking at or should i just replace the alternator?
Any ideas, suggestions, advice appreciated
Battery only 6 months old. Recently put in a new starter. Drove 500 miles last week with no issues.
Today I noticed the battery light stay on for the first time after starting. Light would go away while accelerating but voltage meter was very low. Had battery tested at auto parts store and tested ok but alternator test said not charging/diodes ok. Drove it home and checked the belt and tensioner and cleaned all battery connections. Battery is now reading 11.85 and truck will not start.
How likely is it the alternator went bad seemingly overnight? Why would the battery drop below 12? Is it possible a loose electrical connection with the starter caused this? Are there other things i should be looking at or should i just replace the alternator?
Any ideas, suggestions, advice appreciated