1994 Mercury Tracer HELP PLEASE!

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CSTIGNER
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1994 Mercury Tracer ? miles

I recently got in my possesion of a 1994 mercury tracer from my grandma. Soon after bringing it home, we drove it back to my grandmas for thanksgiving. On the way there, the lights/cd player etc all flickered and got dimmer. When we wanted to leave, the battery had died. We got the alternator belts replaced and got a new battery. But soon after, the battery light came on again, and the car died. We recharged the battery, but it died again soon after. I would really appreciate some help here. Thank You!
Feb 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM
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ZACKMAN
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[quote:a87d9eb93d]the battery light came on again[/quote:a87d9eb93d]

That is a tell tale sign of bad alternator if the belt is good and tight. Bring the vehicle to an auto parts store and have them perform an electrical test. Most will do this for free.
Feb 24, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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