Update... Ran some tests out of the Ford Service manual and came to the conclusion that the alternator needed to be replaced. After an hour trying to get the thing out, finally got it out and opened it up, the thing was so caroded inside that the the brushes could only pick up during only an 8th a turn. This must have caused arcing and basically got so hot that the soder had melted off some of the contacts and the plastic board melted. Also to note this must have been the second (who knows if more) alternator put in because this one is a remanufactured one. Now the next objective is to find a place that has one in stock, and on a sunday. Pep Boys doesn't have it and it will take a week to get in. Anyone in the Middletown area of New Jersey have any suggestions, drop me an e-mail at bigred5098@comcast.net.-Greg
1999 Ford Contour Lx, 2.5L V6 ATX, 145,000 miles
Pioneer DEH-P6400 H/U , Rockford Fosgate 351M 350 Watt Amp, Pioneer TS-W305DVC 12" Sub, Compustar 2WSS, Whelen CSP650 Strobe Pack with 6 strobes, Whelen Talon B/B LED Dash Light
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