2001 Ford Escort Battery Light

2001 FORD ESCORT
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LOSTKAT30
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I started my car and let it run for about 20 minutes this morning before taing off for work. It was about 5 degrees here in Ohio. While I was driving my battery light came on, flickered at first then stayed solid. After about 20 miles my radio quit working, and my panel dimmed, turn signals didnt work and I can only assume my lights were not working. By the time I got to work the car was making a chugging motion, but made it. When I turned the car off the radio came back on as did everything else. Can you tell me what this may be? I just had a tune up and batery changed out in June. Thanks for your help.
Katinamarie Mendoza
Jan 20, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Go to an auto parts store and have them test your electrical system. While there, inspect the tension on the alternator belt. Most parts store will test the electrical system for free. I suspect either your belt is too loose or bad alternator.
Jan 22, 2009 at 1:16 AM
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