It is a 1996 ford taurus Ive replaced the altenator and now its doing the same thing. If I charge the battery I can drive it about 20 miles before the car tries to shut down.
2006-07-21 09:17:55 · 17 answers · asked by sassybrat_is_back1w 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
ok new.info. on the whole charging problem.. I forgot to mention that the two engine fans automatic come on when I start the car, even when it's cold, and the engine is rather hot..Almost so hot it could start a fire almost. It's not reading hot but you can feel the hotness from the engine. could it be a senceor or a relay or maybe the computer control module. Or something like that.
2006-07-23 20:16:37 · update #1
Sounds to me like your battery's given up the ghost. Your alternator probably isn't the problem. Have it bench-tested and your battery load tested.
2006-07-21 09:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need a thermostat or water pump, I'd replace both. Test the battery, maybe it's a dead cell going on in there. Next, make sure the alternator is tight because if it's loose, it will not hold a charge. It's possible the alternator was not tighten enough or the bolts holding it gave way just enough to cause the alternator not to hold a charge. Also check your connections to the battery ensuring they are tight and corrosive free. Lastly, have your radiator flushed to ensure you don't have any clogs.
2006-07-29 10:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by whatsgoingoninheah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 11:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortanetly, your alternator probably wasn't the problem, but it is always a good idea to get new parts, especially because of the year of the car, and if it has never had a new one. I would definently say it is the battery, my first car was an 89' honda and I had to get a new alternator, clutch and battery while I had it. So i would say it's brobably good that you get new parts little by little, but my car did the same thing you are describing and it was the battery, try getting a new one.
2006-07-21 09:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by Star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your battery is about done. However, I would
check for a stuck relay or shorted switch for your fan.
Most Fords use a temperature sensitive switch for the
cooling fan and a bypass when the A/C is on. Something
isn't right about this if it runs on a stone cold engine w/o
the A/C on, if that's the case.
2006-07-27 03:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by belate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got a battery that has caps so you can check fluid level remove the caps and start car if the battery fluid appears to boil in a cell that's a sign you have a bad battery then get the battery checked
2006-07-21 12:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by retired_afmil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the battery voltage when the car is running, should be 13 to 15 volts. If not the alt. is no good, or burnt fuses or broken wires. Make sure the big wire to the alt has voltage in it all the time.
2006-07-21 11:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your alternator is the problem. you ha we several parts in alternator that could case you that problem. or if it's in staled by unsupervised person the main source of power may be loos and does not ha we good connection. check the charging of alternator when the car is running it must be from 13 to 14,60 V max. measure it on your battery on + and -, if the voltage isn't between 12 an 14.5 v then you must go to car electrician for re pare.
2006-07-21 09:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by drazen s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have sufficient coolant in the system and that your water pump is actually pumping--engine temperature sensor may be starting your cooling fan more often than is ordinarily required, causing depleted battery. You should also have your battery load tested to make sure it doesn't have a bad cell.
2006-07-26 15:42:51 · answer #9 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with your battery. Especially now that it's hot outside, batteries, especially inexpensive ones, don't take the heat well.
The auto parts store should be willing to test your battery for free before selling you one.
Also, be sure to make sure they prorate your battery, and give you credit on unused time left on warranty.
2006-07-27 13:56:14 · answer #10 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋