I've discovered the battery has suddenly stopped charging on my 1996 Escort 1.8 Zetec. Having stupidly replaced the battery without thinking, I've realised that the problem is with the alternator: When the battery is in reasonable state of charge with the vehicle idling, I'm getting zero volts from the alternator (measured at the battery with a Gunsons Autotune Multimeter). I'm reluctant to pay out for a new or recon' alternator when it might be the regulator/brush unit that is easily changed for =A38. The wiring from the alternator appears OK and I didn't get any warnings from the dashboard light. I would appreciate any thoughts about what step I should take next!
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18 years ago