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What’s going on everyone?
I’m Brody, long-time gear head. I’ve used various forums for years, been moderator on a few, and wanted to join The Ranger Station community in hopes of connecting with some Ranger experts and other enthusiasts!
I have a ’97 XLT 2.3L, 5spd, 282K.
Now I’m not a mechanic, but I’m a pretty good wrencher, okay trouble-shooter. I’ve done a lot when it comes to vehicles, a lot of experience both mechanical & electrical, but this one currently has me stumped.
The Battery Light on the dash is on, and I cannot get it to go off for shit.
To make a long story short, it did NOT come on by itself, but rather from the battery being disconnected/reconnected.
I acquired a p1443 recently, and I tackled it myself of course. Aged hose actually fell off Purge Valve Solenoid, so I replaced the hose from the Purge Valve -> Canister, as well as the purge valve solenoid itself. While doing the repair, I disconnected both negative/positive battery cables just because it’s a good idea for one, and it opened up more working space/wiggling room since the purge valve/canister setup is directly next to the battery.
The P1443 is now fixed, no more CEL, but I’ve now gained another dash-light instead, the dreaded battery light.
Now I’ve done my fair share of researching over the course of the past week that I’ve been battling it (hence the reason for the start of this thread), and I’ve done some experimenting in hopes of sourcing the cause.
First, let me start with what I do know.
I first checked voltage via voltmeter @ battery terminals a few times, coming in at around 14.60 consistently with truck on, 12.15 off. Good.
Obviously disconnected/reconnected the terminals again, numerous times. Good.
7.5a fuse #15 in-cabin good/replaced. 15a fuse Alternator System good/replaced, 20a fuse PowerPoint good/replaced under hood.
I know the battery light wire is a green/red wire, one of the 3 wires in the Alternator Wire harness. Unplugged the alternator harness, re-connected countless times. (Fluke with this is 2nd time I did this the light went off when fired up, but shortly re-appeared when started driving.) Still on.
Truck still fires right up, runs great, no changes in power from before battery light/after battery light.
The battery dash gauge is also good and reading correctly.
What I don’t know, and I’ve seen mentioned is a possible ANL mega fuse, and a fusible link.
As far as the fusible link, I saw somewhere the fusible link is grey wire coming off of starter solenoid.
Is this it?
As far as the mega fuse, I saw it mentioned being a 175amp, but I’ve done my fair share of wire tracing and I have yet to discover it. Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t believe my truck has one in the charging setup. Really didn’t want to start going too crazy just yet though by pulling/dis-assembling the wiring harnesses, etc.
I’ve seen from multiple sources that either could be the source of my woes. But what I can’t seem to do for the life of me is find either of them.
Can anyone confirm the location, if so, and/or have pics?
Also like I mentioned, I know the battery light wire is a green/red wire, one of the 3 wires in the Alternator Wire harness. I actually found the wire right at the timing cover, and tested it. It’s only @ 1.70 volts, I’m assuming it should be reading 12v. I actually ran a jumper wire from positive+ batt terminal to the wire @ timing cover as an experiment, with the wire reading 12v with jumper wire, the battery light was still on.
This has just been an overall odd situation. Would never have expected that simply disconnecting the battery for some quick service would in turn somehow trigger the battery light indicator to come on.
Not sure what I’m missing, I am sure I’m forgetting to include something, but any insight/input would be truly appreciated, thank you!
I’m Brody, long-time gear head. I’ve used various forums for years, been moderator on a few, and wanted to join The Ranger Station community in hopes of connecting with some Ranger experts and other enthusiasts!
I have a ’97 XLT 2.3L, 5spd, 282K.
Now I’m not a mechanic, but I’m a pretty good wrencher, okay trouble-shooter. I’ve done a lot when it comes to vehicles, a lot of experience both mechanical & electrical, but this one currently has me stumped.
The Battery Light on the dash is on, and I cannot get it to go off for shit.
To make a long story short, it did NOT come on by itself, but rather from the battery being disconnected/reconnected.
I acquired a p1443 recently, and I tackled it myself of course. Aged hose actually fell off Purge Valve Solenoid, so I replaced the hose from the Purge Valve -> Canister, as well as the purge valve solenoid itself. While doing the repair, I disconnected both negative/positive battery cables just because it’s a good idea for one, and it opened up more working space/wiggling room since the purge valve/canister setup is directly next to the battery.
The P1443 is now fixed, no more CEL, but I’ve now gained another dash-light instead, the dreaded battery light.
Now I’ve done my fair share of researching over the course of the past week that I’ve been battling it (hence the reason for the start of this thread), and I’ve done some experimenting in hopes of sourcing the cause.
First, let me start with what I do know.
I first checked voltage via voltmeter @ battery terminals a few times, coming in at around 14.60 consistently with truck on, 12.15 off. Good.
Obviously disconnected/reconnected the terminals again, numerous times. Good.
7.5a fuse #15 in-cabin good/replaced. 15a fuse Alternator System good/replaced, 20a fuse PowerPoint good/replaced under hood.
I know the battery light wire is a green/red wire, one of the 3 wires in the Alternator Wire harness. Unplugged the alternator harness, re-connected countless times. (Fluke with this is 2nd time I did this the light went off when fired up, but shortly re-appeared when started driving.) Still on.
Truck still fires right up, runs great, no changes in power from before battery light/after battery light.
The battery dash gauge is also good and reading correctly.
What I don’t know, and I’ve seen mentioned is a possible ANL mega fuse, and a fusible link.
As far as the fusible link, I saw somewhere the fusible link is grey wire coming off of starter solenoid.
Is this it?
As far as the mega fuse, I saw it mentioned being a 175amp, but I’ve done my fair share of wire tracing and I have yet to discover it. Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t believe my truck has one in the charging setup. Really didn’t want to start going too crazy just yet though by pulling/dis-assembling the wiring harnesses, etc.
I’ve seen from multiple sources that either could be the source of my woes. But what I can’t seem to do for the life of me is find either of them.
Can anyone confirm the location, if so, and/or have pics?
Also like I mentioned, I know the battery light wire is a green/red wire, one of the 3 wires in the Alternator Wire harness. I actually found the wire right at the timing cover, and tested it. It’s only @ 1.70 volts, I’m assuming it should be reading 12v. I actually ran a jumper wire from positive+ batt terminal to the wire @ timing cover as an experiment, with the wire reading 12v with jumper wire, the battery light was still on.
This has just been an overall odd situation. Would never have expected that simply disconnecting the battery for some quick service would in turn somehow trigger the battery light indicator to come on.
Not sure what I’m missing, I am sure I’m forgetting to include something, but any insight/input would be truly appreciated, thank you!