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 Post subject: ef falcon alternator not charging at idle
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 11:19 am 
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Hi all,
I have an ef futura charging at 12.5 v at idle and a bit higher on acceleration replaced tha alternator last night it was charging at 14.10v all loads on drove about 2 km and started charging at 12.5 loads on just head lights and radio help please
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 Post subject: Re: ef falcon alternator not charging at idle
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:46 pm 
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Replaced a new alternator so you know that the second one hasn't failed too?

Bad Electrical connection between the alternator and block?
Bad main earth connection between the block, chassis and battery?
Bad connection on excitation supply wire?

Is your power steering leaking into the alternator causing it to fail? If replaced with a second hand one was that happening to it causing it to fail?

Power steering high pressure nut leaks must be fixed pronto to avoid alternator failure...

Cheers,
Tim

 

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 Post subject: Re: ef falcon alternator not charging at idle
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:46 am 
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TimmyA wrote:
Replaced a new alternator so you know that the second one hasn't failed too?

Bad Electrical connection between the alternator and block?
Bad main earth connection between the block, chassis and battery?
Bad connection on excitation supply wire?

Is your power steering leaking into the alternator causing it to fail? If replaced with a second hand one was that happening to it causing it to fail?

Power steering high pressure nut leaks must be fixed pronto to avoid alternator failure...

Cheers,
Tim

Found problem oil on belt due to ps pump bolt hole in front
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