1999 Ford Escort "replace alternator" Questions

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...charging battery Check to make sure that there's power from the alternator to the battery on the charge-back wire. If nothing's there, then your alternator is junk and you'll have to replace it

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just fitted replacement alternator,it has 3 terminals where original has 2. whats 3rd for. ford escort 98 diesel van 1.8 YOU HAVE THE WRONG ALTERNATOR.ANY TIME YOU BUY ANOTHER ALTERNATOR IT SHOULD BE ...

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Alternator cable question How can I replace the main wire that goes to the alternator without having to buy a whole engine wiring harness? (98 plymouth breeze 2.0) Take the alternator wire off and ...

battery being drained and alternator already been replaced I have a 1998 Ford Escort SE that is draining the battery and the alternator has been replaced. But it is still draining the battery is there

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...the belt that drives your alternator, your fuses, check for some loose connections at the back of alternator, if the light stays on while the engine is running, replace your alternator. good

What charges a 98 ford escort alternator? The lights go dim and car shuts down when d ac is turned on That could be a bad battery.  Try replacing the battery (cheaper than a new alternator). 

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replace the voltage regulator? The voltage regulator on all Escorts is inside the alternator. It is an integral part of the alternator and the alternator has to be replaced to fix it. the regulator is

WITH BOOSTER CABLES. CHECK ENGINE IS ON. WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF IT WON'T START BACK UP. Sounds like alternator is not charging battery. Take alternator to auto parts store for testing, replace if needed

1993 xr3i cab..battery light permanently on...replaced battery with new one but problem is still there? check your alternator Yeah Check your alternator as battery would not cause light to come on ...

...wanna turn back on i thought it was the battery because the alternator keeps the car running , i replaced the battery it worked for a few days then the battery died out on the way home but the car ...

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