alternator

Hey all, so this is going to sound like the obvious answer is a bad voltage regulator, but it has been far more confusing of a problem and I finally decided to stop and ask for some help. I have a 1991 ranger that came with the 2.3 stock. I have swapped the engine for the 2.3 turbo from an 88...

‘93 ranger 2.3. voltmeter used to stay right in the middle of “nomal” on the gauge. Now it’s at the “L” the radio is also shutting off momentarily at seemingly random, however I don’t know if that’s connected to this. just looking for things to test and how to do them.

So my alternator went out this weekend and I’m have trouble finding a replacement. From research and numerous parts stores including Rockauto the are two options: one with external voltage regulator (incorrect wiring and mount) and internal regulator (correct wiring and mount). The big issue is...

Alright guys, I need some fellow mechanics to bounce ideas around with because I'm running out of them. Im working on a 87 2.9 ranger with ammeter for a buddy of mine. The ignition skips at idle and cuts out so bad under load it doesn't want to rev past 2000 rpm. It COMPLETELY clears up when the...

Hi All, I have a 1991 Ranger Supercab with 3.0. I'm looking to replace the alternator with one of a higher amp/voltage. I'm wanting to do some modern technology in it. Since my local auto parts store only carries the standard 75 Amp, I'm looking for reputable online vendors. Just the names...

My 1994 Ford Ranger 3.0 has been having an electrical issue that revealed itself the other day by catching fire. I had a major direct short on my blk/org B+ alternator wire in between my inline fusible link and the starter solenoid relay. While the truck was running the short was not complete...

My 4.0 1991 ranger has a pig tail unlike any replacement alternators at orielly. It is the style with two outer clips instead of the more round single clip connection. Do I need to just replace this pig tail?? I’m currently broken down I’m going to replace the alternator in the morning when...

1999 Ranger XLT, no A/C pump. ~241K miles. I just finished replacing my belt tensioner and serpentine belt due to squeal. The squeal is eliminated, but now that it's gone I'm hearing other noises. Not sure if they were there before, and I just hadn't noticed them or if they're new. The squeal...

anyone here running ethanol? having issues with cold starts, and recently alternator went out, gonna replace with higher amp alt, but just wondering if anyone else on here ran into a similar issue when switching to e85 and how u went about troubleshooting. 2000 3.0 ranger, 5spd. ty

Hi, my alternator is currently going on my 2003 ford ranger edge 3.0L. if I'm not mistaken I have the 95A alternator. I have an aftermarket audio pieces in my truck. Will the 130a alternator from a 2004 ford escape 4.0L fit my truck? I have one available near by. Thanks in advance

It was supposed to be a great day. I took my clean ranger -- which I just lifted Thursday with doetsch tech 3" spindles -- out for a day trip. I drove 4 hours total, and then ended up breaking down about 5 miles from home. That's not the story. The story is that was a Boston state trooper...

Hi gents, hopefully I have the right section for this. Replace my alternator a few days ago after the battery light came on. Replaced the alternator the battery light turned off. 2 days later (last night) I noticed my dash lights getting really dim. withing 5 minutes of that, the truck lost all...

I'm in a bad mood and need to rant right now. So, my daily driver, my 2008 Acura TL stopped cranking. I walked over to it mashing the unlock button like I tend to do, and got a bad feeling when the car didn't blink at me. all the lights are dim and only 4 diagnostic lights are coming on. And...

Hey all - a friend and I are trying to get an '88 ranger 2.9l V6 up and running. Main issue is that the truck won't always start and won't always stay running. The truck starts right up when it is jumped and I've run it for up to 40 minutes (with the radio/air/lights on, putting a load on the...

I did a dumb a few months ago and I just found out about it. I'm in the beginning stages of removing the 4.0 engine on my 1994 Ranger and I had some unexpected trouble with the alternator. When I last attached the nut to hold on the power wire for the alternator (pictures below) the washer must...

I have a 1990 Ranger 4x4 with 2.3l and the truck won't start. The alternator quit and burned up the plug on the alternator and I replaced both the alternator and the plug on the end of the harness. After the alternator was replaced the truck started and ran for about 3 minutes, then sputtered...

I've read a lot of posts on this and other sites regarding testing and troubleshooting my Ranger's charging problems but I'm stumped. What happened and what I did: The truck sat for a few weeks and when I last drove it, the battery light was on and the voltmeter was way below normal. I turned...

Hey all, So I am in the middle of an alternator swap because my old one does not support some audio upgrades I have done. Problem is, nothing I could find online talks about the alternator that my truck has in it. Here is a photo album of the old one and the new one. The wires that are...

recently after a fishing trip my 89 ford ranger 2.3l would not start battery was dead. si u out my boat battery in it and used it to start the truck and i kept the boat battery in it untill i got home. when i got home i pulled the pos. cable off the battery and the truck died so i figured it was...

This has been a quirk that I've grown accustomed to over the years but has gotten worse and is now a real annoyance. It's a multi-step routine... 1. Start & drive my 1990 Bronco II 2. Drives fine 3. Without provocation, Rear ABS light illuminates/turn signals become inoperative/battery stops...