1995 Mercury Mystique Car Dies Turn On Lights Alternator Bad Had Checked

1995 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
36,091 MILES
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SUSIESTEVENSON
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my car dies when i turn on my lights like the alternator is bad. have had it checked and battery terminals and battery replaced. have noticed that the insulation on the wiring harnesses is cracked and falling off.
Jan 20, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is the voltage at the battery with the engine running

Roy
Jan 20, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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SUSIESTEVENSON
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without the lights on it shows a full charge on the battery
Jan 20, 2013 at 12:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok, what is the voltage at the battery engine running????

Roy
Jan 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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