burnt wiring

1999 FORD ESCORT
114,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MCD81
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My 1999 ford escort started up then made some popping noises then the headlights quit working on high beam and the radio, dashlights, heater and signal lights quit working also. It smells lie something burnt. No fuses are blown.
Jan 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only thing you can do is start checking wiring to see if there is evidence of a short. Check all fuses under the hood too. Also, if the items you mentioned have gone bad, check the voltage regulator to make sure it isn't over charging the battery.
Jan 15, 2011 at 11:42 PM
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