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After driving it for two miles, it went dead again

Tiny
RBROCK
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
The battery was dead, after taking it to Advance Auto for replacement. They discovered the battery was good and charged it. I placed it back in and the vehicle started okay. After driving it for two miles, it went dead again. I placed my truck battery in it and performed without any problems.
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Monday, October 10th, 2016 AT 9:33 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car. I have included both 4 and 6 cylinder engine in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, October 10th, 2016 AT 12:11 PM

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