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Charging System/Battery light still on

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nanaguyver
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Jul 23, 2013, 10:54 AM

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Hello,
My 1998 Ford Contour 2.5L with an automatic transmission charging system/battery light is staying on when running. We have just done the following repairs and checks:
New battery
New Alternator
New Serpentine Belt
New Mega Fuse 175 amp
New Maxi Fuse 80 amp
Check all other fuses in both fuse boxes (all appear to be good)
Check grounds (good)
Checked wiring (good)
So my question is what can be causing my charging system/battery light to stay on and I need to do to get it to turn off correctly?


Discretesignals
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Jul 23, 2013, 11:11 AM

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So my question is what can be causing my charging system/battery light to stay on and I need to do to get it to turn off correctly?
If the charging system isn't operation, the battery light will be on. To get it to go off you need to diagnose it correctly.

What is the charging system voltage at the battery and at the output lug at the alternator with the engine running?


There is also a TSB that may be related to your problem:

Article
No.98-9-10
05/11/98

^ NO START - BATTERY DISCHARGED
^ LAMP - CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED - BATTERY DISCHARGED - NO START

FORD:1995-98 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:1995-98 MYSTIQUE

ISSUE
The charging system indicator may illuminate or vehicle may not start. This may be caused by a discharged battery due to a poor electrical connection at the generator terminal.

ACTION
Replace the B+ cable at the generator and replace the generator terminal (2.0L) or replace the generator (2.5L). Install a new retaining nut and torque to specification. Install new attaching nut and torque to specification.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to the 1998 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual, Section 414-02, for detailed removal and replacement procedures.
2.0L
1. Replace generator 8+ cable with a new Cable (F5RZ-14300-FA).
2. Replace the generator B+ terminal with a new Terminal (F3RZ-10329-A8).
3. Install new 8+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).

2.5L

1. Replace generator B+ cable with new Cable (F5RZ-14300-EA).
2. If the generator B+ terminal is damaged, replace the Generator (F6RZ-10346-BB).
3. Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jul 23, 2013, 11:23 AM)





 
 
 






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