This AM my car would not crank. Electrical?

Tiny
MFWGA2012
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  • 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 95,000 MILES
This AM my car was dead. Right front window down on its own, clicking in door (locks?) Dash, underneath right dash light clicking on and off. A lot of erradic clicking going on. Had to disconnect the battery assembly to stop it.
I am a senior on a fixed income just can't throw money at random, but if the ans. Is valid and it leads to a solution I don't mind giving hefty.
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 AT 1:19 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Do you have an inexpensive digital voltmeter? If so start by measuring the battery voltage. If you have less than 12.6 volts, either the battery is bad or the generators is not recharging it while driving. We can test for that too after you tell me the battery voltage.
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Sunday, February 26th, 2012 AT 2:16 AM

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