I have a 98 contour i have spent alot of money on it. The major problem i have is the battery light comes on and off. Most of the time it is on. I have checked all ground and hot connections. I have had the alt. checked I have replaced the belt...and battery. Also the car has got to the point wher you can be driving and it will just shut off all the lights on the dash will come on. It will restart with no problems..and drive on. It seems to be worse when we run the a/c. it does idle a little funny also we have changed the air and gas filters does anybody have a clue?
if the battery light is on it 90% of the time means the alternator isn't charging/working
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. What engine, tranny and how many miles?
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Originally posted by BrApple-SeVT:
if the battery light is on it 90% of the time means the alternator isn't charging/working
and if you have foglights, check the connectors at the fog lights and check Fuse 5 in the Power Distribution Box next to the battery.
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problem I just solved, check tension on the belt. even a new belt, if the tensioner's shot then your accessories will be, how to say, unhappy.
I had a new timming belt put on as well as a new belt...The car has 140,000 miles it is a 98'...with 4 cyl. motor..I did take the alt. to AutoZone and had it checked they said it was fine???? How can you tell if you tension pully is bad?
I haven't gone crazy... Psh, some no0b comes on here and is calling me crazy!!
usually and from my experience that means you need an alternator buddy. There may be a quicker fix, but the cure all fix for that problem is the alternator.
