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Question posted by daltonavey on December 28th, 2011

Electrical Issues

I've had this truck almost a year and for the last few months have been having issues with the lights. sometimes when I start the truck and turn on the lights it will stall dead. any Ideas on that?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 28th, 2011 10:31 PM
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In my experience you probably have a failing alternator. Go by an auto service center and have them test it. Good luck!

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