does a 2000 ford explorer have external voltage regulator

Asked by Christopher May 07, 2015 at 02:29 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I HAVE A 2000 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT I JUST PUT A NEW ALTINATOR IN AND
IM NOT GETTING VOLTS TO MY BATTERY. IT IS RUNNING OFF THE BATTERY
ONLY NOT THE ALTINATOR LIKE IT SHOULD.WHAT AM I MISSING

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Reelin68 answered 8 years ago

Put a volt meter on your alternator. See what it's putting out for volts. You may have gotten a dud. Should be around 14. Also put your volt meter on the battery with the engine off. See what it's got for volts. Your battery may be shot and just not holding a charge.

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