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Hi, I was browsing for answers to this problem and came accross someone saying "ray" had a how to to replace an alternator. I did not find the how to, not even under the how to section. Can someone post the link? Also, I havn't looked at the ex's car yet...but she said the battery light came on but she turned her blower off along w/ the sterio and it went off. Would this indicate a bad or going bad alternator? If the belt was busted, would the battery light be on all the time?? Thanks alot guys, appreciate it.  Jeremy Btw, it's a 97 Ford Contour GL 2.0 DOHC
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Originally posted by LilLowEK:
Hi, I was browsing for answers to this problem and came accross someone saying "ray" had a how to to replace an alternator.
I did not find the how to, not even under the how to section. Can someone post the link?
Also, I havn't looked at the ex's car yet...but she said the battery light came on but she turned her blower off along w/ the sterio and it went off.
Would this indicate a bad or going bad alternator?
If the belt was busted, would the battery light be on all the time??
Thanks alot guys, appreciate it.
Jeremy
Btw, it's a 97 Ford Contour GL 2.0 DOHC
Ray's how to is for a Duratec V6.
Yes, it could be a bad or alternator going bad.
Yes, to the belt busted question (and charge light being on all the time could also be megafuse problem).
Edit. Ray's how to in Duratec Maintenance FAQ
I think the I-4 Zetec alternator removal is "easier". I remember reading a post a few days ago. Someone was changing the regulator.
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Thanks Tony, I guess I'll have to turn to the Haynes manual, unless I just tell her to take it to a garage.
I'll take a look at it, and see what'sg oing on.
You did say if the belt was busted that the battery light would be on all the time right?
She said it only came on when her sterio and blower was on, then it went off.
Hmmm...
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Originally posted by LilLowEK:
She said it only came on when ... and blower was on, then it went off.
Hmmm...
Could be just the belt slipping. Check that first.
Test the charge on the battery. Engine off, turn on lights for one minute (should be 12 volts or slightly more).
Test for alternator, car running, voltage should be 14 to 14.5 volts (I think, you should do a search, or just look at Haynes).
Edit. I am pretty sure you remove the alternator from the top after loosening some bolts from the bottom for the Zetec. Someone else who has done it for the Zetec will have to confirm that. (I am out "in the field" now and don't have access to my Haynes or Ford CD).
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See, I was thinking perhaps the alternator is bad and when turning off the few things listed took the load off the battery itself.
Or, if the alternator was "bad", would the battery light be on constantly as if the belt broke???
I can check the tension of the belt. I guess I could run it to the auto zone and have them test it as well.
I don't have a volt meter.
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Originally posted by LilLowEK:
Or, if the alternator was "bad", would the battery light be on constantly as if the belt broke???
I can check the tension of the belt. I guess I could run it to the auto zone and have them test it as well.
I don't have a volt meter.
Constantly on, megafuse.
Yes, they can do the test with their voltmeter for free.
Edit. I remember Ray helping someone diagnosing the megafuse for the Zetec recently (not sure if it was Zetec perf, Zetec Maint, or troubleshooting forum.) If you don't get a suitable answer by tonight, I will look it up for you.
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Hmm, so one more question...
If the battery light isn't constantly on, it's alright to drive it to point A and point B??
I don't want it to be running off the battery only, ya know?
So as I stated, if it's only on at certain times, we can continue to run it to work, autozone, etc???
Thanks alot!!
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Sorry, I never heard of this "mega fuse". What is it, and what does it do??
Thanks,
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Originally posted by LilLowEK:
Hmm, so one more question...
If the battery light isn't constantly on, it's alright to drive it to point A and point B??
So as I stated, if it's only on at certain times, we can continue to run it to work, autozone, etc???
Thanks alot!!
Depends on how much charge the battery is getting. I read that for a good battery, without much charge, you can go for maybe 70 miles (or so) non stop without accessories on. It would be less, with on and offs, stop and go. So do minimal driving until the problem is sorted out. Good luck.
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OKay thanks, but what is this "mega fuse" you speak of?
Is it a possible culprit to the problem??
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