1996 Mazda Protege battery light

1996 MAZDA PROTEGE
260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KAREN8686
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we changed the alternator in my husbands 96 mazda protege and the battery light will not shut off. Why doesnt the alternator keep charge after we installed a new one?
Nov 21, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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KAREN8686
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this is urgent
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:04 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi karen8686 and TY for the donation Check all these fuses, main fuse 80amp, fuel inj fuse 30amp and meter fuse 15amp if these fuses are okay-double check connection behind the alternator- test the wiring to the ignition switch and also the charge indicator-Also see below EWD unable to read it give me your email addy


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Nov 22, 2009 at 2:20 AM
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