2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1998 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Dent, Corrosion, Four wheel drive.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 1, 2010

1998 Ford Explorer Alternator

Electrical problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 98000 miles

White wire to allternator - Is this the ALT light.?Chewed through by rodents while stored- can we strip the wire & repair with wire caps?
Avatar Asked by StanRoss

Answer

Replied on March 1, 2010

If you can identify the wire where it goes-go for it, also see below charging system EWD


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_charge_10.jpg

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on March 1, 2010

To avoid corrosion, automotive wiring is repaired with solder, and heat shrink wraps with a wax sealant. The wire should be done that way.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Tuarus_Alt_1.jpg

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
18,145 answers provided