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I have an 06 F350 with the 6.0 and for some reason lately every time it rains the batterys go dead. It only seems to happen when I am at work and I am not sure what could be causing it. I just installed a new exhaust on Monday and I am not sure if I could have bumped anything while I was doing it to cause this. The truck is still well under warrenty as it has only 2900 miles on it, but I hate dealers and there poor service. For that one reason I would like to fix it in house before letting them mess it up more. Thanks for any input.
Crewn
__________________ 2002 F350 Originally a Black CC Lariat DRW 4x4 7.3 PSD 4.10 LS
Alpine CVA 1006, Ram Air Hood, 5% tint all around, Dual Rear LCD screens, 6-disc DVD changer, 12-disc CD changer, Xenon Front and Rear bumper covers, Stull Grill Insert, Katzkin Leather, Custom Turbo Back 4" 316 Stainless Dual Exhaust, 6" Edge Lift, ZXL 9.00 R16, Bilsteen 7100's, glassworks fenders, shaved doors, House of Kolor paint
2006 F350 Lariat CC 6.0 4x4 DOB 3/06 C2 Guages, Volant air intake, ARE LSII, Eclipse 5500 headunit, Harley Grill and headlights, Dual 4"exhaust with 6" tips, 2 1/2" leveling kit.
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Back inthe dark ages when my '91 was new I had the same problem. Turned out one of the batteries was partially shorted killing the other one.
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What he said. I had the same issue on my '06 and only 6 months old. If it sat more than 24 hours, no luck getting it running without jumping it.
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2006 F-350 Lariat, 6.0 PSD, Torqueshift auto trans, crew cab, SRW, short box, ESOF, limited slip dif., tow command, moonroof, 6 CD changer, camper package, engine block heater, adjustable pedals, reverse sensor, Coolant Filter -Dieselsite.com, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve/Plug.
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Back inthe dark ages when my '91 was new I had the same problem. Turned out one of the batteries was partially shorted killing the other one.
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What he said. I had the same issue on my '06 and only 6 months old. If it sat more than 24 hours, no luck getting it running without jumping it.
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Wonder what kinda POS batteries they're putting in at the factory? I just had both of mine replaced under warranty @ 23K miles b/c one was bad and there have been other 6.0 owners who have had similar/same situations as well. Service writer was of the opinion that the ones they put in @ the dealership were of better quality than factory. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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2004 6.0 E350 Quigley 4x4 w/ Sportsmobile Conversion.
285/75R16 BFG AT/KO. 3.73 Gears.
Dieselsite Coolant Filter.
Aluminess Front/Rear Bumpers.
125W Solar Panel.
Sportsmobile Trailer on 285/75R16 BFG AT/KO tires w/ dual deep cycle marine batteries, water pump, 10 gal water storage, air compressor, storage box & 15W Solar Panel.
Wiring Harness Recall - 15K miles
EGR Valve replaced @ 30K miles
Oil & EGR Coolers replaced @ 62K miles
Tank delamination - Reconditioned by Gas Tank Renu @ 62K miles
Vacuum Pump replaced 69K
SnowMan Mod / Door Seal Mod
You guys nailed it. Bad battery. I changed it out myself just becuause I did not have time to go to Ford. I just borrowed on from another truck I should say. I guess I need to set up an appointment to get it in and have them replace it. I guess I can't blame ford on this one it is all motorcrafts fault. Thanks again for your help.
Crewn
__________________ 2002 F350 Originally a Black CC Lariat DRW 4x4 7.3 PSD 4.10 LS
Alpine CVA 1006, Ram Air Hood, 5% tint all around, Dual Rear LCD screens, 6-disc DVD changer, 12-disc CD changer, Xenon Front and Rear bumper covers, Stull Grill Insert, Katzkin Leather, Custom Turbo Back 4" 316 Stainless Dual Exhaust, 6" Edge Lift, ZXL 9.00 R16, Bilsteen 7100's, glassworks fenders, shaved doors, House of Kolor paint
2006 F350 Lariat CC 6.0 4x4 DOB 3/06 C2 Guages, Volant air intake, ARE LSII, Eclipse 5500 headunit, Harley Grill and headlights, Dual 4"exhaust with 6" tips, 2 1/2" leveling kit.
Ford recommends that both batteries be replaced at the same time to avoid differences in voltage of new and old causing one to drain the other even though both may be "good". If memory serves I think this is covered in the diesel owners manual. Ask your dealer to replace them both. They probably won't do it but they should.
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