1999 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test E

  1. Turn ignition off. Measure voltage between generator terminal "F" screw and ground. See Figure . If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, go to step  3 .
  2. Start engine. Connect jumper wire between generator terminal "A" screw and battery positive terminal. See Figure . Observe charge warning indicator. If indicator flickers, replace voltage regulator. See VOLTAGE REGULATOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check system operation. If indicator does not flicker, repair Black wire or connections between generator and battery. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Check system operation.
  3. Remove generator. See GENERATOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check brush holder screws (generator terminals "A" and "F"). See Figure . Clean and tighten screws as necessary. If screws are okay, go to next step.
  4. Remove voltage regulator. See VOLTAGE REGULATOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between each generator slip ring and ground. See Fig 1 . If resistance is 200 ohms or greater, replace voltage regulator. If resistance is less than 200 ohms, clean accumulated grease or dirt from around slip rings and recheck resistance. If resistance is still less than 200 ohms, replace generator.
    Fig 1: Checking For Grounded Generator Slip Ring
    G99J02409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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