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    roblynn51 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 8, 2010, 07:59 AM
    Accidentally shorted alternator my lights work charge light comes on but truck won't st
    Accidentally shorted my alternator my lights work charge light comes on truck won't start now what?
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    Aug 8, 2010, 08:03 AM

    May be a Fuse or Fusible link.
    Most Vehicles don't need and Alternator to run.
    Head Lights bright? What works/ what doesn't?
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    Aug 8, 2010, 08:25 AM

    Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

    Hopefully, you did not short out the ECM. This link should help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2123675

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