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Jul 5, 2008 | 09:44 PM

Old_Sparky

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Battery Check

This is my first diesel, and the first time I have had to deal with two batteries in a truck. How do I know if one battery has gone bad while the other is still good? Thanks.

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:56 PM

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From: Baker, MT

If it cranks over slower than normal after sitting over night. If need be, you can use a load tester. Give you better results.

Jul 6, 2008 | 12:47 AM

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If you do find a bad battery, replace them both.

Jul 6, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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From: North Carolina or Kentucky. Take your pick

Disconnect one and test indivudally. Suggest replace in pairs especially if both somewhat old. Check connections/cables as they are occasionally problematic.

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