2002 Ford Explorer alternator

2002 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TBERNICO
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not charging guage goes low after runing batt light comes on the test batt and volts start out at 12 then after you start it starts to go down to 9v then all guages stop checked volt meter on alternator no output
Jul 11, 2008 at 11:09 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi tbernico,

You have already done all the testing and confirm that the alternator is faulty, so what is holding you back?

Check if the carbons are worn, replacing them might save you some $$.
Jul 12, 2008 at 10:49 AM
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