1998 Ford Taurus ELECTRICAL

1998 FORD TAURUS
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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UEL621
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i crossed my battery wires.replaced battery,alternator and relays,car ran for a few days and died.when i jump it off it will run as long as i keep the battery cables to both vehichles,but dies when i disconnect cables from my car
Apr 5, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are you burned a fuseable link between the alternator and the battery. Check that first. Also, if you charge your battery and put it in the car, will it run for a while?
Apr 5, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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