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Was driving down the road & noticed cool air was not coming from AC. Then the car began to lose power & would just creep along no matter how hard I pressed the accelerator. Gratefull, I had enough power to get to the side of the road. When I tried to restart the car, it would not turn over--just gave a clicking sound when the ignition key was turned. This is the same car I posted about in March that would not start when I went out one evening. Ford fixed that by doing something with the auto shifter. My independent mechanic told me yesterday that I need an alternator.
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Well if your alternator needs replacement then presumably you've been running on battery power only and now its dead. Was the battery warning light not on?
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97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
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Originally posted by horseydug:
Well if your alternator needs replacement then presumably you've been running on battery power only and now its dead. Was the battery warning light not on? Thanks Did not notice the light & think I would have. Is there anything that can be done to test the alternator?
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Well easiest way requires voltmeter across battery which should show about 12.5 volts with engine off, and about 13.5-14 with engine running and alternator working properly.
Alternators are sometimes replaced for noisey bearings even tho' they are OK electrically.
What reason did mechanic give when he suggested replacement?
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
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Originally posted by horseydug:
Well easiest way requires voltmeter across battery which should show about 12.5 volts with engine off, and about 13.5-14 with engine running and alternator working properly.
Alternators are sometimes replaced for noisey bearings even tho' they are OK electrically.
What reason did mechanic give when he suggested replacement? Thanks He said battery was showing only 9 volts.
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Well battery at 9 volts is shot and could bring down alternator in process. Not good.
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97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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How many miles do you have on your car when this alternator problem started? If it is the alternator, then welcome to the dead alternator club! If you need help with the alternator, drop me a PM... -Nick
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