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Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:18 pm
by KEG
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.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:55 pm
by Incognito
If you need another alternator I've a 24v one for sale.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:42 pm
by KEG
Might take you up on that. How much? And where is it coming from? Thanks.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:02 pm
by Incognito
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.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:17 pm
by cpt black
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
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:56 pm
by jrh
Yes, the rectifier/regulator is built-in.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:43 pm
by KEG
“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.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:45 pm
by KEG
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.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:48 pm
by Incognito
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.
Re: Ford Probe battery/alternator problems
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:29 am
by jrh
Is that ' new' battery or ' another battery' ?
And when you tested the alternator voltage , the battery was disconnected with engine running, yes ?