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Cougar wont start

Reply #15
Quote from: cougarXLS;213465
I believe it was jcassity that suggested to me that my alternator was producing an output of Direct Current (12V) and AC....
*AC --> Alternating Current
 
He also recommended replacing the battery and alternator as a matched set.
 
Quote from: jcassity;213480
id highly suggest replacing the battery and alternator as a matched set and retry.

Short of searching through various threads, I guess my memory served me well.  Thanks jcassity!
 
BlkCatXR7, if all the grounds are solid, I might consider the wisdom of replacing the battery and alternator simultaneously.
 
If the car will start when boosted, then it's obviously not your starter motor.
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Cougar wont start

Reply #16
...or replace the voltage regulator on the alternator and battery. 
the voltage reg is pricey and falls short of the cost for a whole new alternator.