Alternator plug caught fire and burnt

2008 FORD F-250
215,000 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTSMITH07
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6.4 powerstroke single alternator plug burnt and I don't know the color order to wire in the new pigtail.
Jan 30, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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HMAC300
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see pics you MUST put the fusible links back in to prevent any other damage.
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Jan 30, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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MATTSMITH07
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Thank you very much.
Jan 30, 2016 at 3:04 PM
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KIPGRAN
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I have a 6.0L diesel. I'm not getting a charge to the batteries until the engine compartment warms up. the cooler the day the longer I run with the no-charge light on. Does this sound like the altenator or a wiring issue? How can I make the determination before spending $400 on a replacment altenator?
Jan 5, 2020 at 1:59 PM (Merged)
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2CARPRO JACK
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Have your batteries load tested first, they are usually more sensitive to heat.Be sure all connections are clean and tight. This system is pretty staright forward, no controllers or anything.Check fuse 45 behind the dash to be sure it is getting a good connection. Also check fusible links C,D,E to be sure they are good.If all is ok, it may just need the alt, put a meter on it when the light is on to see what it is putting out
Jan 5, 2020 at 1:59 PM (Merged)