1999 Ford Escort electrical failure

130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGBENTEN
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Advance Auto installed a new battery about 1 year ago, the wrong battery with reversed polarity was installed first, the main fuse was replaced and a new alternator was installed and test at Advance and Auto Zone show the electrical system works-------
the battery light started coming on now and then but now it stays on all the time and the headlights fluctuate from normal to off and then to normal again,the wipers and other lights also waver.--------do you have any suggestions
Mar 15, 2010 at 1:34 AM
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DAVE H
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start by checking all wiring for alternator is not worn or damaged !!
Mar 15, 2010 at 2:31 AM
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