Problem Solved..
Thanks for the help guys...
It was plug going to the alternator.
I puled the plug and started it and had the exact same voltage readings as before.
After playing with some mirrors to try and see the inside of the connection on the alternator while it was still in the...
joegr, you were right and that would have been amore sensible plan.
I changed it and got the same result.
- 11+V when initially started
-13.7V when rev'ed up
-Check Chargin system still on
If the alternator is bad, would it still be putting out voltage?
Do some vehicles have a dely...
ok, thanks guys.. I guess ill try the battery route and let you know...
And i do agree, the last thing I want to do is be randomly be throwing money at it.. but then again i figure it would have cost the same after letting them "diagnose" so it is always a learning process.
After I had the reading of 13.7 i checked all the connections, cleaned up the power connection to the alternator to be sure.
I believe it would have been around 300RPM but not 100% sure as i was doing it manually from the throttle body.
The lights get brighter and the battery voltage...
The vehicle is pretty much stock, the only thing electronic outside of factory is one of the electronic anti-rust modules that the original owner had installed.
Ok here is the situation: 2001 Lincoln LS 3.9
I have checked the other threads to seek an answer but not seen others with similar symptoms posted.
Warning light "check charging system" comes on while driving home. Having experienced this in other models I was sure to think I would soon be...
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