Motor Age Garage Test: March 2004

Ford F150 pickup with stalling, no-start problem.
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MOTOR AGE GARAGE TEST 484 3/041991 Ford F150 Pickup with stalling, no-start problem.1. Keep Alive power is necessary on vehicles with modern electronics for:A. Scan tool communications. B. Retention of volatile memory data. C. To provide for deep-cycling the vehicle battery. D. Keep Alive power isn

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Richard McCuistian is an ASE certified Master Auto Technician and was a professional mechanic for more than 25 years, followed by 18 years as an automotive instructor at LBW Community College in Opp, AL. Richard is now retired from teaching and still works as a freelance writer for Motor Age and various Automotive Training groups.

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