When cranking the engine the car loses all electrical power

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
120,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BATMAN1ON1
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I got a new battery, and new starter, and a new alternator; so, when I go to crank it, it loses all the power like all the lights and power on the dash goes out.
Dec 14, 2021 at 1:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would check the connections at the battery. If the connection is not clean and tight, it will not pass the needed power for it to start.

I attached a guide for you to follow to make sure you clean the cables properly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Let me know the results when you are completed.

Roy
Dec 14, 2021 at 4:09 AM
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