Power cutting out

Tiny
KEVIN HARRISON2
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  • 2003 MERCURY SABLE
  • 143,000 MILES
My car is having power outages. It cranked fine. But after I turn engine off it's acting like there is no power. Nothing works even the auto door lock switch isn't working. It has a new battery and the alternator was replaced about 5 months ago. Started was replaced a year ago. It acts like there is no battery in it. I pulled and replaced the ignition relay and it started and ran fine but as soon as I turn it off it wouldn't start again.
Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 4:07 PM

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Tiny
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  • 680 POSTS
Hello,

It sounds like you either have one or 2 bad battery cables or a bad connection on one or both. Have you ohms checked the cables?

Here is a guide to help you do so if you haven't done it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Rich
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 10:11 PM

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