How can I tell if my alternator Fuse has been blown?
The exact location of this ALT fuse will vary from one vehicle to another. You’ll need to consult your Owner’s Manual or repair manual to find its exact location. Once you have located the ALT fuse, pull it out and verify that it is not blown. CASE 1: The fuse is NOT blown.
What does it mean when your alternator is not charging?
If the alternator is not charging the battery, you will have a red “ALT” or “charge” sign on your dashboard. This means that your battery is no longer being supplemented for power by the alternator. You will need to recheck the wiring because the light could also be faulty.
Where is the alt fuse on a Ford 4.6L?
Reconnect the battery negative terminal, that you disconnected in the previous test step. Locate the Engine Compartment Fuse Box. This is where you’ll find the alternator fuse. The exact location of this ALT fuse will vary from one vehicle to another. You’ll need to consult your Owner’s Manual or repair manual to find its exact location.
Where is the Mega fuse on a Ford alternator?
But, it’s general location is in the battery cable that connects to the alternator to the battery or Engine Fuse Box. If you follow this cable to its final destination… you’ll find the Inline Fusible Link or Mega Fuse. The alternator’s voltage regulator needs an injection of 12 Volts to get the alternator to start producing a charge.
If the alternator is not charging the battery, you will have a red “ALT” or “charge” sign on your dashboard. This means that your battery is no longer being supplemented for power by the alternator. You will need to recheck the wiring because the light could also be faulty.
Why is my Ford F-150 not charging the battery?
The car is shutting off because it had ben running off the battery until there is not enough juice left in the battery. So ya, gonna have to check the wire that runs to the battery from the alternator & the small wire that plugs into the alternator.
Where are the fuses on a jeep alternator?
If you don’t see voltage on the field coil terminals, you might have a blown fuse. The field coil is powered by a box called Powertrain Control Module, and there are 3 fuses that might be of interest, numbered 6, 19, and 26 according to the schematic (see below).
Where is the battery terminal fuse on a Ford F-150?
Found the big black battery terminal fuse box on passenger side of engine compartment. Inside the cover were two large fuses and under those was a smaller fuse inside a clip cover. The smaller fuse is a standard 10 amp auto fuse. It was blown by the alternater. Replaced the fuse and the problem was solved.