1999 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test D

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect generator 3-pin connector. Connect jumper wire between generator 3-pin connector terminal (Black/Green wire) and ground. Turn ignition to RUN position and observe charge warning indicator. If indicator illuminates, go to next step. If indicator does not illuminate, go to step  4 .
  2. Turn ignition off. Measure resistance between generator case and ground. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, clean and repair ground connections or generator mounting as necessary. Check system operation.
  3. On 2.5L, disconnect generator 1-pin connector (Gray wire). Measure voltage between generator terminal and ground. On 2.0L, disconnect generator 3-pin connector. Measure voltage between middle generator terminal (no wire in corresponding connector terminal) and ground. If voltage is greater than one volt, replace generator. See GENERATOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check system operation. If voltage is one volt or less, replace voltage regulator. See VOLTAGE REGULATOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check system operation.
  4. Turn ignition off. Disconnect instrument cluster 16-pin connector. Measure resistance of Green/Black wire between generator 3-pin connector and instrument cluster 16-pin connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace instrument cluster. See appropriate INSTRUMENT PANEL article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, repair open in Green/Black wire and check system operation.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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