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Question: 2006 Ford Taurus. Check charging system light stays on

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willyD, 3.0L V6, Temple, TX, September 06, 2011, 09:19
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replaced altenator it is good and so is battery

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    mastertech6371 September 06, 2011, 09:22
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    check the voltages to the alt itself. there is a fat wire on top that must have 12 volts to let it operate. start there. how do you know the alt is good??

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    willyD, September 06, 2011, 09:39
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    is new but had it tested when the light came back on, made sure all connections were tightened properly

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    mastertech6371, September 06, 2011, 10:52
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    so, it is charging but the light is still on??

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