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1995 Ford Escort Battery Idiot light.

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
The light came on a few days ago but the vehicle still runs. I'm assuming it's the alternator ($300 @ shop). Hoping it's the battery, I've hooked up the chargr for 2 hrs (12v/6amp) & the needle hasn't moved off 25%. Is the battery not taking the charge the problem or is it the $300 alternator job? Battery is a 'maxlife' thats 28 months old. (Southern climate).
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Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 10:39 PM

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Tiny
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I suspect the alternator
start engine check battery volts it should be over 12.5 v to 14.5v if alternator charging

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 AT 5:43 AM

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