How do I reset battery light??

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Asked by F150GUY19 Dec 29, 2018 at 06:02 PM about the 1997 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I changed out the alternator and battery on my 97
F150, however, the battery light stays on.  How do i
reset it to turn off?

10 Answers

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No reset if still on there still is a problem with the charging system check for a blown alternator fuse or wiring problem

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Firebird is (always) correct. Yes. Check for that alternator fusible link, a red 12 gauge wire, that is located near the starter motor relay. Just trace the heavy red output wire from alternator over to that fusible link before the starter relay. If it's burnt, it will be melted, twisted. Gasoline engine trucks have one fusible link....diesels will have two.

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Im having the same problem except for my pats theft light just started blinking like crazy and it gives me crank no start to go along with it.freinds say check your wires.well there are many wires found a few bad ones towards trailer wires ,fix that. Now the audio fuse in fuse box keeps blowing,wtf is that .i thought i saw a seperate radio fuse.pcm relay and fuse ok.is my key erased now

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I have 2014 3.5 EcoBoost. Cleaned batter terminals then battery light would just flash on for a second or 2 then off. So I put new battery in now light comes on and stays on for along time but goes out once in awhile. I have no dam ideas. Would love help

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We changed the motor out in our E150 and the light stays on. The mechanic checked it and it is charging, so can't figure out what is going on

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Yes, there is a way to reset it, but you have to have the proper equipment. https://youtu.be/FYUTM4bgha4

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have an 2007 F-150. The Alternator "seized" hence breaking the belt. replaced alternator. pulley that got wasted and belt. Started truck. Starts, runs, but battery light will not shut off. I was told to disconnect the battery to reset the light. What else can be wrong??

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