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Checking the alternator to make sure it is charging properly will save a lot problems in the future. The light on the dashboard known as the battery light will let you know if the battery is being charged or not. If your car is fitted with an alternator and not a dynamo, then this light should work for most cars, in exactly the same way. Once you turn the ignition key to the "ignition on" position, the ignition light should come on. Once the engine has started running the light should go out fully or at least as soon as you get above an idling speed.

If the light does not come on at all before the idle speed or comes on after the idle speed, then there is a fault in the charging system. If the problem is the light does not come on at all and the wire is connected, the most likely cause is the bulb may have blown in the dashboard. The bulb is normally behind the instrument cluster so may not be that easy to get to.

If the ignition light comes on after the idling speed, then there could be more than one problem. The first thing to establish is if the battery itself is suitable for charging, for example, if the battery is so dead that it cannot take the charge this could be the reason. The gravity of the electrodes in each cell will have to be checked with a battery hydrometer. This is particularly important for batteries that have been standing around for a long time. Then check the battery is connected properly with good connections and a smear of Vaseline to prevent any corrosion.

If the battery is suitable for charging and connected properly, then check the tension of the drive belt to make sure it is not slipping. If that looks fine, then test the alternator is working by putting a multimeter across the battery whilst a friend revs the engine check to see if the volts raise from 12 volts to around 14volts. If the volts do not rise, you will have to investigate further. Most connections to the alternator are done via a multi-plug. Check first to make sure the plug has not come loose. If it has, push it back in and take the reading again. If the volts are still not rising, then remove the multi-plug and with the multimeter put the negative wire of the multimeter to the earth of the car and then test each connection of the multi-plug with the positive probe. If you see 12-14 volts on each connector, then the alternator will be deemed to be at fault. Normally at that stage an auto electrician should be able to tell you if it is just new brushes that are needed or a replacement alternator.

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Ford - Shaken But Not Stirred

Like a lot of car manufacturers Ford has struggled financially in recent years and has been forced to sell a number of major assets in an attempt to return to profitability.

During this time the company has seen its market position fall in 2007 from the World's second largest car manufacturer, a position it had previously held for some 56 years, to become third placed behind Toyota and General Motors respectively. To make things worse Ford then dropped to fourth place behind Volkswagen.

Ford underwent some rather rapid restructuring as a result and has jettisoned its two quality brands Jaguar and Land Rover to the Indian car manufacturer TATA Motors. It has also sold Aston Martin to a consortium of businessmen led by Prodrive Chairman Dave Richards, although it has retained a financial holding in the company. Financial restructuring has also taken place at Volvo who are part of the Ford group.

Despite these recent problems Ford continues to develop its successful model range and it is very much business as usual for Ford Europe as Ford USA attempts to get back on a stable business footing.

Ford's European model range is now based on the new 'Kinetic' design platform and has consolidated its designs to offer an attractive collection of small, medium and large vehicles.

The vehicle which has attracted a lot of interest recently is the new Kuga. Not to be mistaken with the Cougar which along with the Probe was an attempt to revive the Capri but proved to be a failure.

Ford has been out of the 4x4 market for a while largely due to its involvement with Land Rover and Volvo so the Kuga has been eagerly awaited. The Kuga is a five door crossover vehicle and is only designed for occasional off-road use and is not intended to have the same capabilities or ground clearance as larger 4x4 vehicles.

This may not have been made clear to the presenter of the Channel 5 motoring programme Fifth Gear. He was quite complimentary about the Kuga but could not resist driving it into really punishing terrain that ultimately caused a reported £7000 worth of damage.

The Kuga utilises an intelligent AWD (All Wheel Drive) Haldex four wheel drive system whereby power is supplied the road wheels where necessary according to the terrain. It is powered by a 2.0 TDCI diesel engine which has been improved by Ford engineers so that it now has the lowest CO2 emissions in its class and also delivers an impressive 44mpg combined which should pacify some environmentalists. The engine has improved torque and a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The current model range consists of the Zetec model and also the Titanium with the Titanium having a slightly higher spec although both are very well equipped.

The Kuga has very good safety levels with an impressive Euro NCAP rating of five stars for adult occupants, four stars for children and even three stars for pedestrians so you'll even be ok if you are unfortunate enough to get knocked down by one! There are a large number of passive and active features including multiple air bags and a rigid safety cell. The Kuga also boasts ABS, Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Programme. Keyless entry and start can also be found as can a variety of different 'packs' which manufacturers now offer according to customer needs. The specifications of both are very generous though and come with 17" Alloy wheels although 19" are available. The Kuga will never match the capabilities of bigger 4x4's but then its not really meant to and therefore will be happy to occupy the position in the market for which it has been designed. Ford has created yet another winner here and seemingly refuses to be beaten.

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are the ford probe and the mazda the same type of vehicle?

I have a 1991 ford probe. The key for the ignition is a Mazda one. Are they interchangeable. Seems like the key is too small for the ignition switch.

The Ford Probe and the Mazda 6 are the same car beneath the sheet metal. Ford owns Mazda, or at lest did own Mazda when these cars were produced.

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