Direct wiring of battery and altinator

Asked by Jessica Aug 09, 2018 at 10:52 AM about the 1998 Ford F-150 Lariat LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1998 Ford F-150 batteries good
alternator good it only start with a jump but
as soon as you disconnect cables it won't
run no more could new fuses on the wall
firewall still won't work how do I directly wire
to where I can start battery or start but I
need to direct wire battery and alternator
until I can get to a shop

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OJ answered 5 years ago

If the vehicle starts with a jump, then suspect the battery. Your starting and running circuitry is good if it operates via voltage being supplied by a donor battery. Remove your battery and replace it with another battery. I suspect your problem will be solved if the alternator is good.

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