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98 F150 Re-charging Problems


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GITZY
01-25-2006, 02:59 PM
Have A 98 F-150 4.6l Battery Light Went On Then About 1/2 Hour
Later Headlights Go Dim Volt Meter Is On Zero No Accessories Work.take Battery And Alternator To Have Tested They Both Check Out Alright.have Checked All Connections For Tightness And Being
Clean.all Looks Ok.why Is My Alternator Not Working??????

Thanks Tim

way2old
01-25-2006, 06:35 PM
Check all the fuses, there is a charging fuse under the hood in the fuse box. I think it is a 20 amp ATC fuse. Here is a pic of charging system.
http://usera.imagecave.com/way2old/98F150Charging.gif

GITZY
01-26-2006, 12:17 PM
Thank You Very Much

I Will Post Results

Great Site For Info

GITZY
01-27-2006, 02:39 PM
Way2old Was Right On.two Fuses Bad And A Short In The Wire
From The 20amp Fuse For Voltage Reg.loacated Under Hood
Passenger Side By Firewall.the Other One 20amp Underhood
Drivers Side Near Radiator.

Thanks Way2old

way2old
01-27-2006, 02:58 PM
Cool. Glad to be of help. Drink Makers Mark. :)

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