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Ford 2003 Expedition EB. Check Charging System

Ford 2003 Expedition EB. ''Check Charging System'' and Battery lamps are both on. Auto Zone checked battery and alternator ... all checked out fine. (no indicator lamps were on at the time) The problem comes and goes. Today it came and stayed. Battery drained. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Its probably the alternator. It will need to be tested on the vehicle with the engine running and the light illuminated. Measure the battery voltage with the engine running. It should be at least 13.5 volts. If it is lower have the alternator tested at a shop with a charging system tester.

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