1999 Mercury Cougar "replace alternator" Questions

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...Replace the alternate with a rebuilt alternator, shows that the battery is dropped to 11Vdc while idling. What could be causing the intermittent discharging of the battery so quick? You have a bad ...

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...replace alternator (not what you want to hear but has to be done ) So good alternator and running , everything ok. if vehicle fails to start after this, check battery condition and possibly replace. ...

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replaced alternator and battery 2x and only works for short time. it works when i have the alternator replaced. but only for a short time. I'm on my third alternator in 1 month. when i drive the ...

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...replace the alternator on a 1993 mercury cougar?? First, disconnect the Battery. Then using a suitable pry bar or 1/2inch drive flex bar, pull the spring loaded idler pulley back, you will see the ...

...where each plug goes.Then replace the new alternator. Plug it back up and install the same way you took it out.Replace the belt starting from the left to right and pull on the tensioner and

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Replace complete positive (red) wire all the way from battery to solenoid and from alternator up... This is something I had to do after replacing the alternator, and then the cable started smoking and

...starts if it does let it run and see if it is charging if it is suspect bad battery if it is not charging check fuses and test alternator and replace what doent work hope this helps let me know

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...What can cause this? Please help!!!! Well that is a good and easy test. The alternator you just replaced is probably bad. Once the vehicle starts its the alternator's job to keep the vehicle ...

Alternator > the 175 amp fuse supply's B+ voltage there . Take the guess work out of the diagnostic's . If there is battery voltage there the fuse is good . Don't just replace parts !!!!! TEST !!!!

...motar to pulse Same thing with my sister's 99 cougar. Her alternator is brand new and when it was replaced he had a hard time with the alternator cable so I'm thinking it is a loose wire to the ...

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