Engine - No Start/Charge Lamp ON

Article No.
87-16-5

^ ALTERNATOR - CONNECTOR BROKEN - LOW STATE OF BATTERY CHARGE

^ CHARGING SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR INTEGRAL REGULATOR CONNECTOR BROKEN - LOW STATE OF BATTERY CHARGE

FORD:
1985-86 ESCORT, Exp

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1985-86 LYNX

ISSUE:
A no start and/or alternator light/gauge that indicates a "no charge" condition may be caused by broken locking fingers on the alternator regulator connector which allows the connector to work loose.

ACTION:
To correct this, install a new design connector (E7DZ-14489-B) using the following service procedure.

Figure 5:

1. Locate the alternator regulator connector at rear of alternator, Figure 5.

2. Obtain the following parts for service repair:

NOTE:
Cut wires as close to old connector as possible.

Part Number Part Name

E7DZ-14489-B Connector - One (1) required
E7DZ-14A468-A Spacer - One (1) required
E4AZ-14474-F Terminal (14 gauge) for yellow/white -
One (1) required
E7FZ-14474-AA Terminal (18 gauge) for light green/red
and white/black wires - Two (2) required

3. Cut off broken connector, marking the three (3) wires to make sure they are installed in new connector in their correct position.

4. Crimp terminals to wires and insert in the new connector. Install connector to alternator regulator and check charging system.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7DZ-14489-B Connector C
E7DZ-14A468-A Spacer C
E4AZ-14474-F Terminal C
E7FZ-14474-AA Terminal C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871605A - Includes battery recharge
TIME: 0.7 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 14489 - Code: 01