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alternator mega fuse melted? #1639751 09/02/06 06:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 191 V volcomsk8a OP CEG\'er
OP volcomsk8a CEG\'er V Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 191	Recently I changed out the headagasket so most of the car was all apart. About a week after I finished i smell a burning plastic smell, finally pinpoint it as the alternator mega fuse. The passenger side part of it the nut wasnt all the way tight and that side the case is all metled. it even manged to burn its way about 1/4 of the way through the screw. My question is did this happen from the nut not being tightened all the way and leaning against the plastic or would this be from improper wiring of the alt. everything looks okay with the alt and the car never had a problem with charging. 98 contour 2.0

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639752 09/02/06 07:43 PM
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F111D F_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er F Joined: May 2000 Posts: 635 Lucas,Ohio	Ah yes high current and loose connections don't mix. DC or AC Just smallest increase in resistance above 0 ohms turns into heat. This the same thing that happens to connector on the blower resistor pack. The bk/bl lead spade looses tension and zttttt! Cost cutting/using the wrong type of connector. Thanks for sharing. Paul Paul 98 Mystique LS 2ea (07/97)(08/98)

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639753 09/02/06 07:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 238 Kalamazoo, MI S svt490 CEG\'er
svt490 CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 238 Kalamazoo, MI	I Had this happen to me last Feb, except mine burnt all the way through and left me stranded on the highway. I forgot the fuse was there and assumed it was the alternator. After I got it apart and had my alternator checked out I remembered about the fuse. The fuse and replacement wire was $93 from the dealer, but I got one at a salvage yard for $5. Mike C T-Red 99 csvt #490 No longer a dailer driver

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639754 09/02/06 08:34 PM
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OP volcomsk8a CEG\'er V Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 191	you think I'll need to replace the plastic fuse case?...i was looking online the fuse is going to be around $10. i just wanta make sure things are good next time. I'm thinking i can just epoxy a new screw over there, cause i know ford would love to take my money on that part. 98 contour 2.0

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639755 09/02/06 09:08 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 238 Kalamazoo, MI S svt490 CEG\'er
svt490 CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 238 Kalamazoo, MI	I'd just got find one from the junkyard. You can use the one off the zetec, its the same, and a lot easier to get to. Mike C T-Red 99 csvt #490 No longer a dailer driver

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639756 09/02/06 10:03 PM
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OP volcomsk8a CEG\'er V Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 191	no junk yards close 98 contour 2.0

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639757 09/05/06 12:53 AM
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OP volcomsk8a CEG\'er V Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 191	think i'll be alright just expoying a screw in the plastic case? ten bolting it down 98 contour 2.0

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639758 09/05/06 04:25 AM
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FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456	Maybe, if the wires to the fuse are bolted tightly, and free of tarnish. Make sure it's insulated.

Re: alternator mega fuse melted? #1639759 09/05/06 02:28 PM
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stocksvtcontour CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 217 warren mi	link to new you should be able to buy these parts at a local auto parts store 2000 svt contour 1996 oldsmobile eighty-eight

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