My vehicle will not charge the battery. Alternator? Bad connection? What fuses should I check? And where are they located?
Apr 24, 2018 at 6:44 PM
Vehicle does not charge the battery
2001 FORD EXPLORER
JAMIE HIBBS
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HARRY P
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The images that I am attaching are the under-hood battery junction box. Check fuse #14 (generator). If it is blown, replace it and see what happens.
Also, I would be interested to know how old your battery is. If it is five or more years old, then it may just be time for a new battery. You can have it tested for free at the local parts shop.
Also, I would be interested to know how old your battery is. If it is five or more years old, then it may just be time for a new battery. You can have it tested for free at the local parts shop.
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Apr 24, 2018 at 7:20 PM
HARRY P
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You might also check the battery cables and make sure that they are so tight that you simply cannot move them by hand. If there is any whitish/greenish gunk on them, take them off of the battery, clean them up, and reinstall them on the battery. Make them super tight, as described above.
Apr 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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