Originally posted by klfdl:
How possible is it that my problem is not the alternator but instead a problem with the 175 amp megafuse that supplies power to the alternator?

Or, something to do with the wiring?

Can anyone give me any further ideas before replacing the alternator?


I would say that the probability is even for all of them; alternator, wiring or megafuse. But as I would suggest, do the easy and cheap ones first. I suggest that you check the wiring from battery to ground and battery to alternator (make sure nothing is loose or kinked or chafed) as well as clean the battery terminals. In addition, I suggest that you test the megafuse to make sure it is not blown. These are the cheap and easy things to do. Then only would I go with the alternator wiring fix or the alternator. Good luck.

Edit. If you haven't read this thread, read it and the one referenced in it too.

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=trouble&Number=1078055&Forum=trouble&Words=alternator&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=1&Limit=25&Old=3weeks&Main=1078042&Search=true#Post1078055

Last edited by Tony2005; 11/09/05 05:38 PM.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles