Charging System Lamp Lit/Battery Discharged (98-9-10)

Publication date: 1998-05-11
Reference number: 98-9-10

CHARGING SYSTEM LAMP LIT/BATTERY DISCHARGED

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 98-9-10, Date of Issue: May 11, 1998

CONDITIONS

NO START - BATTERY DISCHARGED

LAMP - CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED - BATTERY DISCHARGED - NO START

APPLICATION

Model(s): Ford: 1995-98 Contour

Lincoln-Mercury: 1995-98 Mystique

Bulletin No.: 98-9-10

Date: May 11, 1998

ISSUE

The charging system indicator may illuminate or vehicle may not start. This may be caused by a discharged battery due to a poor electrical connection at the generator terminal.

ACTION

Replace the B+ cable at the generator and replace the generator terminal (2.0L) or replace the generator (2.5L). Install a new retaining nut and torque to specification. Install new attaching nut and torque to specification.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to the 1998 Contour/Mystique Workshop Manual, Section 414-02, for detailed removal and replacement procedures.

2.0L

Replace generator B+ cable with a new Cable (F5RZ-14300-FA).
Replace the generator B+ terminal with a new Terminal (F3RZ-10329-AB).
Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N.m (8 +/- 1 ft-lb).

2.5L

Replace generator B+ cable with new Cable (F5RZ-14300-EA).
If the generator B+ terminal is damaged, replace the Generator (F6RZ-10346-BB).
Install new B+ cable retaining nut and tighten to 10.6 +/- 1.6 N.m (8 +/- 1 ft-lb).

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name
F5RZ-14300-FA	Battery Cable - Generator-To-Megafuse (2.0L)
F3RZ-10329-AB	Insulator - Alternator Terminal (2.0L)
N805320-S309	Nut And Washer Assembly - M6x1.0 Hex (2.0L/2.5L)
F5RZ-14300-EA	Battery Cable - Generator-To-Megafuse (2.5L)
F6RZ-10346-BB	Generator Assembly (2.5L)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION: 980910A

DESCRIPTION: Replace Generator Cable, Insulator, Washer And Nut - 2.0L Vehicles

TIME: 0.6 Hr.

OPERATION: 980910B

DESCRIPTION: Replace Generator Cable, Washer And Nut - 2.5L Vehicles

TIME: 0.9 Hr.

OPERATION: 980910C

DESCRIPTION: Replace Generator Cable, Generator, Washer And Nut - 2.5L Vehicles

TIME: 1.4 Hr.

DEALER CODING: BASIC PART NO.: 10329

CONDITION CODE: 93

OASIS CODES: 203000, 203100, 203200, 206000, 601300, 602300, 603300