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help with a no charge light?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by ptwn1, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. Oct 25, 2012 #1
    ptwn1

    ptwn1 Light Load Member

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    what is this light i just bought this truck and it also has two active faults. But can anyone tell me what does this light mean? I havent really driven this truck yet i drove it local a few times but waiting to get it registered and insured first to go on the road. I really want to fix this problem can anyone help pls? ty.
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2012 #2
    ptwn1

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    Oh yea my truck is a 2002 freightliner century with a det 60 10 spd
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2012 #3
    Pablo-UA

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    first off all look at voltmeter gauge on yoir dashboard to check charge voltage. Normally is 13-14.7 V
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2012 #4
    ptwn1

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    Sorry for the late response but yea when I start the truck the voltmeter reads a little under 14v the truck starts up with no problem every time but the no charge light is still on any clue? Thanks for the response pablo
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2012 #5
    Pablo-UA

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    there is wire on alternator, thin, it EU marked D+ and there is ~output from alternator marked as W, these wires are used for alternator test. If one of these wires is broken light is on with good alternator well charging batteries, so inspect thin wires and terminals on alternator
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2012 #6
    ptwn1

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    yea ill check those wires when i get back i been out on the road but i should be back today when ever walmart is done with me. been here 6 + hours already in apple valley
     
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