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On a 98 ford contour SE while driving Battery light comes on stays on a while and goes off alternator appears to be charging?
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∙ 12y ago
This isn't much help, but mine has been on for about 9 yrs now. Never had the slightest problem with it. As a matter of fact I have had to take my car to a different mechanic on occasion, I don't mention the light to see how honest they are. Out of all these years only 1 time did someone try to tell me i needed something fixed because of it. My mechanic and I have come to the conclusion that it has something to do with the coating being cracked on some wiring. Nothing critical. It started after someone used my car to jump theirs off and put both cables on the battery and not the frame or block.
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Why is the Battery light stuck on in my 1996 ford contour battery seems to be fine along with the alternator...?
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alternator belt. If the battery and alt test ok than check the connections to the alternator and battery.
What causes the battery lite to come on for a ford contour?
Typically that means that the alternator is not functioning properly and is unable to maintain the battery charge. Many auto parts retailers will test the charging system for you, free of charge. If the battery light is on, have the charging system tested immediately, before your battery goes dead and you are unable to start the car.
Why does the check battery light come on 1999 contour if battery is not bad?
Alternator may not be charging battery sufficiently Check with a voltmeter A fully charged battery should read approx. 12.8 volts without engine running With engine running meter should read approx. 13.8-14.2 volts
Why wont my 99 Ford Contour start if battery and alternator test fine but battery light comes on and EVERY light in the car slowly dies down followed by car turning off?
If alternator and battery test fine- then you may have a bad fusable link not allowing the alternator to charge the battery
How do you start a Ford Contour which stopped starting even though the alternator and battery are fine?
Get a new starter...lol.
Where is your alternator on a 1997 Ford Contour?
Front of engine. It's belt driven and has a lead to the battery so that should help you.
Why won't a 1998 ford contour start after the battery is replaced and alternator checks out good?
u might need a new starter
Can you show me pictures how i replace the alternator ford contour 1998?
Are there any steps on how to change the alternator on a 1198 ford contour?
You just changed the alternator on a ford 95 contour and your car still wont start what could be the problem?
You may have a weak or dead battery.
How do you replace the alternator fuse V6 1999 contour?
If the set up is the same as a 96 with a V6, and i believe it is. The fuse is not located on the alternator. Next to the engine block closest to the firewall there is alittle 2 inch plastic black box. Inside is a large 175 amp fuseable link. If this is broken, your alternator and battery will check out good, but the alternator will not charge your battery. Its not the hardest job to do, but because of the location be prepared to put aside about an hour for cursing the Ford designers for what looks like an attempt at hiding it. Just be carefull and disconnect the battery until your finished just incase. Im not sure if this is the fuse your talking about, but i believe it is. This answer may work for those who are having trouble keeping a charge if both the alternator and battery are fine. This fuse is pretty much an antisurge protector and the line it is connected to is the main charging line from your alternator to your starter and back to your battery.
I have a 99 ford contour sport edition. My battery is new and my lights go dim then all my warning lights and my speedometer and thermostat stop working..Is this my alternator?
sounds like it is your alternator if the battery is new are you running any other electrical off your car?? subwoofers? tvs? take your car in and ask them to load test your alternator
Is 1999 Ford Contour alternator interchangeable with 1998 Ford Contour?
Yes, it shouldn't be a problem.
