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HELP - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT #952534 05/11/04 04:09 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10 M Mike Dickenson OP New CEG\'er
OP Mike Dickenson New CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10	HELP, I previously had a P1131 code and now have a P0113 without changing anything. This appeared the same time the alternator light came on and stayed on. There is no appreciable rise in voltage when checking at the battery with the engine off and on. I'm assuming that I need a new alternator (car only has 55,000 miles). What does that code mean and can these 2 things be related? Any unwritten tricks to replacing the alt. Looks a bit tricky. Thanks to anyone who can help. Mike Dickenson

Re: HELP - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT #952535 05/11/04 04:20 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia K Kremithefrog I have no life
Kremithefrog I have no life K Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia	You need to post more info about your car when trying to get help. Anyways, just sounds like an o2 sensor needs replacing. But not sure what's going on with your alternator, could just be a bad ground or something. 98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15

Re: HELP - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT #952536 05/11/04 06:24 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	P0113 Intake Air Temperature circuit High Input. Unhook or damage the IAT ? Check the Mega-fuse before trying to replace the Alt. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: HELP - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT #952537 05/12/04 05:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10 M Mike Dickenson OP New CEG\'er
OP Mike Dickenson New CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10	You were right. The IAT was disconnected at the air filter intake hose, Duh! Still can't find the mega fuse although it's my understanding if it's blown nothing works. True? Is it separate from the main box by the battery? The car (99 SE Sport 5sp etc) still runs and everything works but alt light stays on. I have an appointment to have it checked but finding a blown fuse would be great although they blow for a reason I guess. Mike D.

Re: HELP - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT #952538 05/12/04 11:40 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	The mega-fuse should be low on the firewall behind the engine on the large wire from the alternator. If it is blown the alternator current cannot reach the battery but the battery will still supply the rest of the car. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

MEGA FUSE #952539 05/13/04 11:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10 M Mike Dickenson OP New CEG\'er
OP Mike Dickenson New CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 10	Finally found the mega fuse (I think). Does the little black case open from top or bottom? I have a replacement fuse so at least know what it looks like. Does it just slide in or am I asking for too much. Who designs this stuff? Mike D. 99 SE Sport

Re: MEGA FUSE #952540 05/16/04 02:19 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 13 USA I i4getlots_dup1 New CEG\'er
i4getlots_dup1 New CEG\'er I Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 13 USA	the black cover comes off from the top. be careful and dont break it. u will need a 10mm socket if i remember correctly. while ur there check the cables. believe me u do not wanna do the alternator. its a pain 96 Contour GL I4 hasnt been on the road for a year, tranny problems. nuf said

Re: MEGA FUSE #952541 05/16/04 02:30 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada M mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian
mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada	Yeah it is a pain to do. Remove the coil pack and be prepared to scrape knucles. Green 96 mystique gs 4cyl mtx 16.9 in the 1/4 mile @102500 miles 95SE in Midnight Red MTX MSDS headers and y-pipe SVT exhaust SVT UIM Optimized se TB. Full pre 98 SVT body kit 15.741 @ 87.73mph :)

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