Charging System - Generators & Regulators

• Description
• Component Locations
• Adjustments
  • Belt Tension
• Trouble Shooting
  • Preliminary Checks
• On-Vehicle Testing
  • Battery Load Test
  • Generator Load Test (Voltage)
  • Generator Load Test (Amperage)
  • Generator No-Load Test
  • Parasitic Draw Test
• System Tests
  • Notes
  • Test A: System Overcharges
  • Test B: Charge Warning Indicator Stays On
  • Test C: Charge Warning Indicator Flickers Or Is Intermittent
  • Test D: Generator Is Noisy
  • Test E: Radio Interference
  • Test F: Battery Does Not Hold A Charge
  • Test G: System Does Not Charge
• Removal & Installation
  • Battery
    • Notes
    • Removal
    • Installation
  • Generator
    • Removal & Installation (SPI - SOHC Engine)
    • Removal & Installation (Zetec - DOHC Engine)
  • Voltage Regulator
    • Removal & Installation
• Generator Specifications
• Torque Specifications
• Wiring Diagrams
  • 2002
    • Escort
    • ZX2
  • 2003