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2003 Ford Explorer

Question: Battery or Alternative?

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bossi45, Capitol Heights, MD, October 14, 2011, 06:23

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While driving to work my ABS light came on. Then my Battery light on. Next the panel functions stop working; the wipers were moving very slow on high speed. My radio went out and the headlights when off. I manage to make it to work; but when I turned off the vechile and tried to start it back up. If got a clicking noise like the battery was dead...What caused this problem. Do I need a new battery or replace the alternative.

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  Auto Stop Limited, Inc (725 Answers) , Baltimore, MD - (410) 467-7600

  Auto Stop Limited October 14, 2011, 07:09
  

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  Hello
  First you need to do a charging system test and load test on the battery.It does sound like your alternator has failed.

  Let me know if this helps.

  RJ
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  bossi45, October 14, 2011, 07:25
  

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  I just had someone charged the battery they said it was the Alternator. Thanks.
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  Auto Stop Limited, October 14, 2011, 07:37
  

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  Hello

  Have a great day.

  RJ
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  BETHESDA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES from Bethesda Collision Repair Auto Service Center, October 14, 2011, 10:48
  

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  MAKE SURE YOUR FAN BELT IS ON THE ALTINATOR MOST LIKELY YOUR ALT IS BAD YOU ARE RUNNING OFF THE BATTERY
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  bossi45, October 14, 2011, 12:24
  

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  tHANKS.
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