Battery drained

Tiny
BOLAWSONANH
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  • 2010 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Battery light came on and a couple hours later at night the car lights went dim quickly and the car shut off.
Thursday, July 18th, 2019 AT 11:08 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like you could have a problem with your vehicle's alternator. The alternator is what charges your vehicle's battery when it is running. Without your vehicle's alternator working properly, the battery will quickly be drained and your vehicle will die. In the diagrams down below I have included the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part number, a wiring diagram of your vehicle's charging system, and the instructions for the removal and installation of the alternator for your vehicle. Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Friday, July 19th, 2019 AT 1:39 AM

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