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I have headlights but no power inside or to start

I have headlight but no power inside and to start what could be wrong

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Lights will work with a weak battery. Try jumping the truck with another vehicle first. If it starts watch your volt meter and see if it charges up. If you have a indicator light instead watch that. If it flickers the diode is bad in the altenator. If the gauge is present and not charging the altentor is bad. Chack all wiring to the battery and the altenator for loose or corroded connections first. It maybe an easy fix

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