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Vehicle does not charge the battery

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JAMIE HIBBS
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  • 2001 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,395 MILES
My vehicle will not charge the battery. Alternator? Bad connection? What fuses should I check? And where are they located?
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 6:44 PM

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HARRY P
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The images that I am attaching are the under-hood battery junction box. Check fuse #14 (generator). If it is blown, replace it and see what happens.

Also, I would be interested to know how old your battery is. If it is five or more years old, then it may just be time for a new battery. You can have it tested for free at the local parts shop.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 7:20 PM
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HARRY P
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You might also check the battery cables and make sure that they are so tight that you simply cannot move them by hand. If there is any whitish/greenish gunk on them, take them off of the battery, clean them up, and reinstall them on the battery. Make them super tight, as described above.
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 AT 7:27 PM

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