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2004 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Battery cable.
Mileage: 102,000 miles.

Asked on June 25, 2012

When I accererlate the car beeps at me and the battery light will flash for a second.

The beep only last a second or two then stops. The battery light on the dash flashes very quickly at the same time, then it all stops. I have replaced the battery but it is still happening.
Avatar Asked by bschohn

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Replied on June 25, 2012

Have you had the alternator tested you?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on June 25, 2012

Yes, they said it was good.

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Replied on June 25, 2012

So the battery cables were clean and tight where they go on the battery?Your going to have to check all the connections at the alternator the battery cables from the battery to the end where they connect.Also while its running have someone watch for the battery light coming on while moving wires around.Also have you checked for codes in the computer yet?

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Replied on June 26, 2012

How do you check the codes?

Tiny Response from bschohn
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Replied on June 26, 2012

With a obd2 code reader take it to a auto parts store and have them scan it for codes.Post the exact code numbers if there are any not the code descriptions.

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Replied on June 26, 2012

I'm sorry I don't quite understand the... Post the exact code numbers if there are any not the code descriptions.

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Replied on June 26, 2012

What iam talking about is i want you to post the exact code numbers.Which if you have any would be a letter followed by a four digit number.Not the code description like egr excessive flow which is listed after the actual code number on the scan tool.

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Replied on June 26, 2012

Ok - I will try to get to a auto part store today during lunch. Thanks!!

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Replied on June 26, 2012

Your welcome keep me posted.

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