car started then shut off and battery light went on

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RENE DYMALE
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started car, turned over then shut off battery light came on. Radio works. Used jumper cables did the same thing.
Jul 14, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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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
Jul 17, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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