what would stop the alternator from charging on my 1999 ford taurus

Asked by Robert Apr 15, 2016 at 12:37 PM about the 1999 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

battery light came on so i checked alternator, it was bad so i replaced with a
new but still wont charge what else could it be?

4 Answers

65,510

Check for blown alternator fuse or fusable link in wire going to alternator.

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42,415

Did you check the battery first load test it? what was the output of the old alternator before you changed it? did you check the alternator with a volt ohm meter? or did a discount auto store bench test it. as mentioned already fuse, fusible link and double check grounds.

2,200

Here's your problem! Look at the main fuse box under the hood. There's a 175 amp fuse there that has to be blown! Good luck.

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10

Yes did all that the battery light came back on and my radio won't come on

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