2002 Ford Escort battery

2002 FORD ESCORT
152,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CYN209
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the battery light came on on my car. i got a new battery, but light still was on. Then i thought it was the starter. we changed that, but still my car won't start.
Oct 21, 2008 at 3:27 PM
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IMPALASS
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Hello

The most likely cause of this is the alternator. Go to Auto Zone or O’Reilly’s and for free they will bring a tester out and hook up and check your battery, starter and alternator for free. While there for free have them pull the codes on the car.
Oct 21, 2008 at 5:21 PM
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