1995 Ford Windstar New Battery, Replaced Alternator but wil

1995 FORD WINDSTAR

250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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My alternator died, then the battery froze. I purchased a new battery and the van starts no problems. I replaced the alternator (And had it tested at Canadian Tire and it passed twice) and the charging system light stays on.

I checked the wiring harness and there does not seem to be any damage and checked any of the grounds that I could find.

Any other thinks I can try?

Frank

Mar 31, 2009 at 3:27 PM

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Check fuse T 15amp in the engine compartment fuse box and fuse no.14 5amp in the I/P fuse panel.

Mar 31, 2009 at 3:44 PM

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I checked, and replaced both fuses (they are cheap) even though they looked fine. No luck. Thanks for trying though.

A friend said it I should check all of the grounds, so I will be doing that tomorrow (I hope)

Will update yas once I try it.

Apr 1, 2009 at 7:25 PM

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So, I grabbed a volt meter and I am getting 12+v at across the battery. I start it and it goes around 11.6V but stays about the same. goes up or down by 0.02 v

IF i turn the high beams on, radio, heater it drops to 11.35 and stays around there, slowing going down 0.01v every 4 or 5 seconds.

Apr 2, 2009 at 7:02 PM

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The alternator is not producing its output voltages if it is your reading should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts while engine is idling.

Apr 2, 2009 at 7:47 PM

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I had the alternator checked at CanadianTire and they said the alternator passed.

Could it be something else, or should I grab a new alternator.

Apr 3, 2009 at 4:00 AM

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Check the wiring to and from the charge indicator.

Apr 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM