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2002 Ford Taurus stalls

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Car stalls when radio, lights and wipers are on. Car runs when lights, hadio and wipers are off. Also radio display lights are off when headlights are on.
Friday, December 5th, 2014 AT 6:50 PM

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Tiny
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Is the engine idle speed exceptionally low?
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Friday, December 5th, 2014 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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No, idle speed is normal.
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Saturday, December 6th, 2014 AT 6:44 AM
Tiny
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Scratch my 1st response idle is very low, at 1 on the dial.
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Saturday, December 6th, 2014 AT 6:55 AM
Tiny
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Okay, we could have a couple issues. First, a weak alternator can cause this. Does the vehicle sound normal when starting? If it is, then the low idle in combination with the added load from an electrical draw on the alternator, could cause it to stall.

Lets start with having the alternator tested. If there is a parts store near you, drive there and ask them to check it. Most will do it for free. Let me know what you find.
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Saturday, December 6th, 2014 AT 6:17 PM

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