Charging short failures

1997 FORD TAURUS
198,888 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUMPY CFM MORTON
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I hooked an inverter into cigarette lighter and plugged in a little heater. when I shut it off I guess I blew the fuse not realizing it I later went to the gas station and on the way back I lost all power lighting blinkers everything in the car eventually shut off. I put a jump pack on it and got it back to the house. replaced the fuse, tested alternator charge the started the car will not take a charge. they're both good battery multimeter shows that there is a current with key off in between the battery new alternator. I cannot figure it out I need help.
Jan 4, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

What is the voltage when the engine is running at the battery? It needs to be 14 to 14.5 volts, otherwise, the battery will drain out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

I attached a wiring diagram of the alternator for you. Check the fuse I circled for power on both sides.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Roy
Jan 4, 2021 at 9:43 PM
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