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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Well,
$249.99 + $85 core + a new $140 850CCA battery I didn't need I am happy (or not)

13.2V at rest 14.6 while charging


Oh, and I decided to install a new solenoid while I had everything torn apart. Genuine Motorcraft, from the dealer.
Guess what......
The d@#^ thing fused on the first crank.

GAAAHHHHHH!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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are you shy about what fixed it?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Sure???

Yes, the alternator was bleeding almost 5 Amps.
I have continuity from charging post to case on the bench.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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On a similar note.............I knew a guy who had the same troubles exactly, after spending 300 bucks on cables, solenoid, ign. switch, alt, battery........no fix.

The final word was.............cigarette lighter had jammed in the contact position and was red hot constantly!......he did not smoke, never even looked at the thing. Someone had pushed it in and cost him $300 bucks!

Lucky it did not burn to the ground!
 
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