1999 Windstar battery light

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
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My alternator died, once i had replaced it and the battery the warning light stayed on . I had the alternator retested on and off the van (13-14 volts under load) so no problen there. fuses all check out, battery still holds a full charge only problem i have is the light stays on. Is there a fuseable link somewhere i need th check. any ideas would be a great help.
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Vince
1999 ford windstar 100000 miles 3.8 engine
Jan 18, 2007 at 6:08 AM
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There is a main wiring harness that rots out on these. It's a bear to get to as it is on the firewall side of the motor. This harness runs side to side and cause multiple electrical headaches. Access it, open it up and take a look.
Jan 18, 2007 at 8:46 AM
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[quote:f19bb554a9="Service Writer"]There is a main wiring harness that rots out on these. It's a bear to get to as it is on the firewall side of the motor. This harness runs side to side and cause multiple electrical headaches. Access it, open it up and take a look.[/quote:f19bb554a9]
thanks my next move was to trace the wires anyway so i guess thats what i will have to do
Vince
Jan 18, 2007 at 10:19 AM
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