99 Lincoln Town car

Asked by GuruXGW3C Nov 29, 2018 at 09:10 PM about the 1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I got a new alternator how to tested says it's fine
new battery battery light still on and it's not
charging starts drains battery down

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The alternator wire is FUSED. Check for power from battery at the back of alternator. This is the most likely issue Rule 1 of charging systems NEVER CHANGE AN ALTERNATOR WITHOUT CHECKING THE CABLES FIRST

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