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1996 Ford Contour car not recharging

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1996 Ford Contour 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive

96 ford contour died. Put new alternator and new battery. Still will only run on battery charge. We tried 5 different alternators all new and been tested and test good. But it won't stay charged. What else could it be. Help
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Monday, May 19th, 2008 AT 3:14 PM

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Tiny
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Check the battery cables at both ends, clean and tight! Then follow the positve cable to the solinoid, the smaller wires are the fusible links, test with a test light or volt meter, then check the cable from the alt to the power distribution box. In the box you will find a small black diode, it looks like a black fuse, check that for continuity in one direction only! Thats the power diode.
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Monday, May 19th, 2008 AT 3:17 PM

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