Contour L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN 3 SFI (1995)
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No Start/Charging System Lamp ON/Battery Discharged
Article No.
98-9-10
05/11/98
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NO START - BATTERY DISCHARGED
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LAMP - CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP
ILLUMINATED - BATTERY DISCHARGED - NO
START
FORD:
1995-98 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 MYSTIQUE
ISSUE
The charging system indicator may illuminate or vehicle may not start. This may be caused by a discharged battery due to a poor electrical connection at
the generator terminal.
ACTION
Replace the B+ cable at the generator and replace the generator terminal (2.0L) or replace the generator (2.5L). Install a new retaining nut and torque to
specification. Install new attaching nut and torque to specification.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to the 1998 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual, Section 414-02, for detailed removal and replacement procedures.
2.0L
1.
Replace generator 8+ cable with a new Cable (F5RZ-14300-FA).
2.
Replace the generator B+ terminal with a new Terminal (F3RZ-10329-A8).
3.
Install new 8+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).
2.5L
1.
Replace generator B+ cable with new Cable (F5RZ-14300-EA).
2.
If the generator B+ terminal is damaged, replace the Generator (F6RZ-10346-BB).
3.
Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N-m (8 +/- 1 lb-ft).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F5RZ-14300-FA
Battery cable
Generator-To-Megafuse (2.0L)
F3RZ-10329-AB
Insulator - Alternator Terminal (2.0L)
N805320-S309
Nut And Washer Assembly - M6x1.0
Hex (2.0L/2.5L)
F5RZ-14300-EA
Battery cable
Generator-To-Megafuse (2.5L)
F6RZ-10346-BB
Generator Assembly (2.5L)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of 8umper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
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