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Discussion in 'New Members' started by kf4aqo, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. Jan 9, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    kf4aqo

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    kf4aqo [OP] Member

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    After market radio
    Hello Everyone.
    A little bit about me:
    I'm James my family, (wife of 43+years, 5 kids (buried 2), 11 grandkids, and I live in GA. Dogs rule (the 4 legged kind-well UGA also), cats drool. I'm a ham operator, dabble in GMRS, I enjoy camping/hiking/off roading. I play the guitar, not nearly as often as I would like. I taught 8th grade for 39 years before I retired and I've been driving some sort of Toyota for a very long time. I've been a member of the IH8MUD forum for over a decade. My middle son has a 1971 FJ40; I have a 1986 FJ60; my wife has a 1997 Sienna, and I just purchased a base model 97 Tacoma extended cab.
    A little bit about my truck:
    A friend at church was the original owner and it sat in his field for about a decade. As expected, it has some issues I'm currently addressing. For instance - I've replaced the alternator, installed new plug wires, and plugs. I've completed several battery checks using a multimeter. The battery is approximately 75% good. I believe the battery light doesn't really monitor the battery or the amount of amps the battery has. My problems is the battery light stays on; it never goes out. Please offer some suggestions to fix this. I drives me crazy to have this thing on.

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    Thanks.
     
    kf4aqo, Jan 9, 2020
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  2. Jan 9, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome aboard. Post "Battery light stays on" in 1st gen forum for more exposure or use the TW search feature on upper rt.side.
     
    Black DOG Lila, Jan 9, 2020
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  3. Jan 9, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

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    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    I posted in your other thread, but again...

    Welcome to TW! :hattip: :wave:
     
    PennSilverTaco, Jan 9, 2020
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  4. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    irayfz6, Jan 9, 2020
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  5. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jan 9, 2020
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  6. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    Merlin88

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    SSO Slimline Hybrid Bumper Smittybilt X2O 10k Wireless Winch N-Fab Rock Rails w/Removable Steps Fab Fours Premium Rear Bumper RCI Engine Steel Skid RCI Transfer Case Steel Skid RCI Transmission Steel Skid RCI Crossmember Steel Skid RCI Fuel Tank Steel Skid Pop & Lock Auto Tailgate Lock Decked Short Bed Storage System ARB OME BP-51 2” Lift Kit with ARB OME BP-51 w/adj res coil overs ARB OME BP-51 w/adj res rear shock ARB OME Differential Drop Kit SPC UCA’s w/adj Ball Joints OME Dakar Heavy Duty Leaf Packs BFG AT KO2 T/A 285/70/17 tires Ultra’s Maverick 235 17x8 wheels Full Size Matched Spare Thule TracOne Ladder Rack Toyota Matte Black Grille Smoked Amber Raptor Grille Lights Matte Black Emblems Toyota Chrome Exhaust Tip-blackout Bed Rug Tailgate Mat Optima Red Top 35 Weather Tech Side Vent Shades Weather Tech Laser Fit Floor Mats CoverKing Neosupreme Seat Covers Sabellco Tailgate Lock RedLine Quick Hood Lift Elite Subaru Tweeter’s JDMCAR liners Cupeez Scratch Protectors
    Welcome!
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2020 at 5:23 AM
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