Car started then shut off and battery light went on

Tiny
RENE DYMALE
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Started car, turned over then shut off battery light came on. Radio works. Used jumper cables did the same thing.
Friday, July 14th, 2017 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 48,363 POSTS
Hello,

It sound like you have a vacuum leak, here is a couple guides that will help you run some tests.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, July 17th, 2017 AT 10:43 AM

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