Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

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Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by KEG » Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:18 pm

Hi
Can someone tell me if the Ford Probe 24V 1996 alternator has a built in rectifier and a regulator? Had a new battery fitted recently but the battery is low going by the battery gauge in the car. Had the battery tested but it’s low voltage. Seems like I have been running off the battery. So thinking that it’s the alternator but that was tested at the time and it was ok. Thanks.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by Incognito » Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:55 pm

If you need another alternator I've a 24v one for sale.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by KEG » Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:42 pm

Might take you up on that. How much? And where is it coming from? Thanks.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by Incognito » Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:02 pm

KEG wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:42 pm
Might take you up on that. How much? And where is it coming from? Thanks.
Lincoln but as travelling is restricted I'd post out to you , assuming it's a UK address. £45 including postage.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by cpt black » Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:17 pm

Put a volt meter across the Terminals if you have one,the reading should be 14./14.5 running
which the alternator will put out,if your alternator is full oil its on the way out. but check
your belt tension first.have you an orange light on the dash

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by jrh » Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:56 pm

Yes, the rectifier/regulator is built-in.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by KEG » Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:43 pm

“Put a volt meter across the Terminals if you have one,the reading should be 14./14.5 running”.

No light comes on on the dash.

The volt meter registers 11.8 only when running.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by KEG » Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:45 pm

Incognito wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:02 pm
KEG wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:42 pm
Might take you up on that. How much? And where is it coming from? Thanks.
Lincoln but as travelling is restricted I'd post out to you , assuming it's a UK address. £45 including postage.
Will get back to you if needed. Thanks.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by Incognito » Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:48 pm

KEG wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:45 pm
Incognito wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:02 pm
KEG wrote:
Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:42 pm
Might take you up on that. How much? And where is it coming from? Thanks.
Lincoln but as travelling is restricted I'd post out to you , assuming it's a UK address. £45 including postage.
Will get back to you if needed. Thanks.
No worries. Cheers.

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Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems

Post by jrh » Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:29 am

Is that ' new' battery or ' another battery' ?
And when you tested the alternator voltage , the battery was disconnected with engine running, yes ?

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