Check charging system?

Tiny
DEVANTEJOHNSON
  • MEMBER
  • 2006 FORD MUSTANG
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
I change my battery and alternator and got rid of corrosion around terminals and my alternator is not charging my battery. My car shut off on me while I was driving. I don't Know why?
Sunday, June 7th, 2015 AT 6:27 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
DANNY L
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,648 POSTS
Hello, I'm Danny.

I suggest that you should have your alternator load tested to see if the output is sufficient. Auto parts stores will test for free. Here are a few tutorials showing how to remove and replace the serpentine belt to gain access to the alternator as well as how to remove and replace the alternator:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace both the serpentine belt and alternator on your car for proper testing and replacement. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 AT 4:26 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links