1999 Ford Escort "change alternator" Questions

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We changed the battery because nothing would come on, after changing the battery the new one died the same day, went to auto zone was told I needed a new alternator. Changed that today jumped the car ...

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change the alternator Here is a link to a "how to" video for changing your alternator which should help... http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-change-an-alternator-39822/ Keep this diagram ...

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light problem ,,,,either you have forgot to plug the wire in or its broke in the connector when you changed the alternator ,but if it was working before you changed the alternator then the fault could

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loose alternator belt changed the alternator hooked up the belt but it's loose. How do you tighten the belt/schematic available? usaualy there a adjuster

escort 95 indicator flashing very slow changed flasher unit still slow. It could be the alternator is faulty. Usually when alternators go bad, they give you warning signs like this.

...should not materially change this voltage. If the voltage is only around 12V or even less, turn on the headlights, and observe it again. A low voltage can mean the alternator is not

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batt light came on flickering after a month rest I changed 3 year old batt. now light steady on is there a fuse for charging syst if not what could be the problem thank you I would be willing to bet ...

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car won't start the car will start when jumped, but will die when the battery is disconnected as soon you remove the cable the cae dies alternator not charging you drove untill battery empty and it ...

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...Never had problem with alternator before battery change. Please help? the battery light is not for the battery , its for the Charging System . have the alternator checked while the light is

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...down the problem with test equipment for that purpose. Last thing you can change would be the starter. Thanks for using Fixya. check alternator fuse in main fuse box and check cables and ...

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