Alternator light flashing

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  1. Feb 3, 2013 at 12:28 PM #1
    skippyf15

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    I've got a 1995 F150 with a 5.0 and auto. The other day I noticed the alternator light flashing when I was driving. What is this telling me?
     
  2. Feb 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM #2
    Bdons-SD

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    Alternators bad. Usually means its barely charging enough to keep the truck running. I would go have it tested ASAP before it leaves you stranded and it won't have enough charge to start.


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  3. Feb 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM #3
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    agreed.
     
  4. Feb 4, 2013 at 2:06 PM #4
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    Go to your nearest pep boys or O'Reiliys and get it tested! They're pretty easy to swap out too.
     

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