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Search Auto Parts Search 94 tempo charging prob Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical dumass New User Jan 13, 2010, 6:06 AM Post #1 of 4 (1469 views) 94 tempo charging prob Sign In i have a 94 ford tempo with a 2.3l milage is 150k + i have been hearing a squeak that seems to be coming from the ac comp. last week while on my way to work with the headlights on the lights went dim the radio went off and the heater blower went off. i made it to 2 work but the batt was dead. i replaced the alrernator and while driving home the car stalled and wouldnt restart. i jumped it and removed the positive wire from batt and drove to a local autozone and had the batt and alt checked. both checked good. so i charged the batt and drove to work the following day only to have the same problem. i removed the alt and had it rechecked still good. with a digital meter i get a read of about 13v with nothing on. when the lights or cooling fan are on the voltage drops to below 12 right around 11.5 or lower and will not go up until everything is turned off. then it goes to around 12.06. i have checked the grounds at the front of the car and while checking the motor ground i broke the wire and will replace today. is there anything else i should look at or try. thx for any help DanD Veteran / Moderator Jan 13, 2010, 7:25 AM Post #2 of 4 (1464 views) Re: 94 tempo charging prob Sign In Make sure the serpentine belt tensioner is functioning properly and not allowing the belt to slip. Quote i have been hearing a squeak that seems to be coming from the ac comp. Dan. Canadian "EH" dumass New User Jan 14, 2010, 3:55 PM Post #3 of 4 (1455 views) Re: 94 tempo charging prob Sign In turned out to be the serpentine belt itself. it was in 1 piece but the inside was chewed up. thx Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 15, 2010, 6:28 AM Post #4 of 4 (1445 views) Re: 94 tempo charging prob Sign In dumass: To add - make sure belt is exactly on properly and running true. If you wait - even in Winter (unless extraordinarily cold) A/C compressor will cycle on for a short time with defrost or a mix request and may have chewed up old belt. I also recall the clutch on some of the (A/C clutch) could wobble as a couple I witnesses moved off alignment as they made some that were rubber isolated that failed. If so it will fail again. Memory is tricky - I think a belt for a non A/C Tempo will work if you don't want to fix A/C if that was involved at all. Also, some Ford products of the vintage used either 6 or 7 groove belts! All must match if a component was recently replaced or belt won't last for diddle. Appreciate you coming back and hope it's all set now but watch it for a while too, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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