new alternator was bought a month ago and tested fine

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
130,000 MILES
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EMMILU
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2002 ford windstar alternator isn't charging at all... new alternator was bought a month ago and tested fine but now my van is completely dead... no power at all... my remote won't even unlock the doors
Nov 16, 2011 at 5:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the fuseable link between the alt and the battery. If bad, a new alt still won't charge the battery.
Nov 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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