1983 Ford Fairmont - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

The ground usually goes through the bracket, as the engine has a ground wire. Do you have the field connector connected? Can you read at voltage on the alternator with the engine running?

The simplest most reliable ever made by any auto maker was the GM 10SI alternator. It has a large stud terminal in the back and a two wire connector in the side. Run a large wire from the battery to the stud on the back. Take the red wire in the connector put a ring terminal on it and attach it to the stud in the back. The white wire in the connector needs to be connected to one side of a small incandescent pilot light the other side of the light should be connected to a 12 volt source that is turned on and off by the ignition switch. If the bulb is off while the car is running and on when it isn't running then the alternator is working. This is simplest charging system anyone ever put in a car. The Ford IVR is similiar but has more wires.

Hello, You will have to get a police report and call the person that caused the accidents insurance. Your insurance isn't responsible, they are only if you have full coverage and the other person, has no insurance.

Limp in mode has to deal with engine sensors and electrical power and grounds from the computer IF the basic engine is good such as compression, fuel pressure, charging system.

fan bealt is easy to change all you need to do is right down how the belt runs befor you start and then loosen the alatanator and move it closer to loosen the belt then remove the belt around the fan and replace just like you wrote down then use a bar to tighten the belt by prying the altaator away from the motor but don't make it to tight then once tou have it as tight as you want tighten back the altanator and thats it

Possibly a pump of sorts or a belt.. does it whine more when you turn corners?steering fluid pump Be sure to check all your fluid levels and make sure to follow manufacturers recommendations and read the bottles really well before you add any fluids.. check condition of belts etc..

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You will have to get the pivot out of the car and when you have replace it with another one as it is difficult to remove the shaft with out damaging the end or bending the pivot shaft.

they are under the steering wheel behind plastic cover RH side you will need a flat head S.driver pull and turn 4 plastic screws hand brake will need to be out

Get your ignition lights on for 30mins and car will start, if you use another ignition and key and leave ignition lights on for 30 mins the computer will configure and code new key!!!

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Take the battery in for a free load test at any Auto Zone

EF & EL are 1,5,3,6,2,4
EF has a coil pack under the inlet manifold the EL has a distributor
EF uses a waste spark system so 2 plugs are fired at the same time eg 1 & 6 - 2 & 5 - 3 & 4

short out terminal A+B on diagnostic plug under dash start engine check timing CAUTION A+B can only be shorted and run for 2 minutes, if you need more time stop engine wait about 30 seconds then proceed again 2 minutes good luck

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The battery light means that your charging system is not functioning. that is why your car stopped when you unhooked the battery. You need to check out your alternator. Most auto parts stores will check them for free and let you know if it is bad. If you have a volt meter, you can do a basic check on your car:
Check the voltage of the battery: it should be around 12.6 volts when fully charged. After you start your car, check the voltage across the battery. It should be around 14 volts. If not, your alternator is not putting out the proper charging voltage!

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wam the car up, disconnect the idle speed control valve wiring plug (idle control valve sits on top of the throttle body) then set the idle to 700rpm with the grub screw stop just above where the throttle cable fits to the throttle body. Reconnect theidle control valve and you're done. It may take a few k's driving for the ECU to relearn the new throttle stop position. The idle speed control valve is only used by the ECU to add idle speed when extra load is put onto the engine such as power steering or air con use, the base idle is set mechanically on the old falconns.

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The timing of the engine has gone haywire. Try to align the cam shaft notches of corresponding pulley and set the tensional bolt back to same position, before removal of the belt, The alignment has to be perfect.Disruption of timing of firing other the engine. Higher the rev, the faulty the engine will not be able to take up the load....sodeep