why is my 2008 pushing to much voltage

Asked by Guru24VP3 Feb 19, 2020 at 07:21 PM about the 2002 Ford Escape XLT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

put in new alltanator and because of to much juice fried that one

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Eyesopentotruth answered 3 years ago

Just happened to my 2005. However, something in electrical triggered my battery of just a month old to run at 17V, frying my alternator. Outta nowhere.

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Eyesopentotruth answered 3 years ago

They are replacing alternator right now. I've also heard that disconnecting the Smart Charge wire keeps it regulated?

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