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You replaced the alternator on your 1996 ford explorer but the battery warning light on the dashboard still stayed steady lit Any help?
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∙ 15y ago
Well the same thing happened to me and a mechanic said that i had to replace the alternator. He said it would cost around $400 which i think is a little high but idk. Take the car to a mechanic that looks honest and have him look at it. He will test for the voltage and it should be around 14 volts. But for older cars it will be a little bit lower around 13.5 volts. If its anything less than 12 volts u probably need a new alternator.
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94 olds royale 88 dashboard lights started dimming you replaced the alternator now the car wont start what could it be?
Battery is dead?
Does a computer reset after an alternator is replaced?
The computer only resets when the battery is removed. The alternator just charges the battery, so if the battery is left connected when the alternator is replaced, the computer should not reset.
Replaced the battery on your 2000 ford explorer and the battery light is still on could it be your alternator?
Most likely the problem is your alternator....the battery light actually does not monitor battery condition, only the charging system. I'd check the voltage regulator and the fuses first. The fuses are the cheapest fix and the voltage regulator will run about 25% less than an alternator.
What belt run the battery on a Ford Explorer?
The belt turning the alternator which is recharging the battery.
Why wont your 2000 ford explorer alternator charge even after replaced by a new one?
Some new alternators will not charge unless the battery has a full charge already.
You just replaced the battery in a 99 cirrus but the battery light stays on?
did you check the alternator??
What could be wrong if i replaced the alternator and battery and still wont hold a charge?
Inside the alternator
Why does my Ford Explorer only starts on the second attempt?
Your battery could need replaced, your alternator or starter could be going bad. It is best to have a mechanic look at it if this bothers you or it continues.
Why alternator will not charge battery on 2005 ford focus... New alternator new battery replaced already?
Voltage regulator or loose wire.
Why would your car not start if you just replaced the battery and alternator?
Check the battery cables or starter.
Why would battery light stay on after new battery 2006 explorer?
Your battery is not charging due to a problem with the battery cables or a bad alternator.
Why does battery light on in Chevy Malibu?
Alternator is not charging. Have it tested and/or replaced.
