Dead battery?

DOROTHYOSIDE

MEMBER
2002 FORD FOCUS
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
67,000 MILES

Just replaced my battery. Started the car with no problem, shut it off, tried to start it again and it just tick tick ticked. Had it jumped and when I turned the lights on it stalled. Jumped it again with lights on and when I put it in gear it stalled. Slammed the hood and it stalled. I bought the car used and was never told about an alarm though I do have a red led light on my dashboard that flashes constantly. I dont know what thats for. Please help.

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

At this point I suspect we have two issues. First, we need to make sure the battery is not drained.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Then we need to replace the battery again and make sure the battery is okay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

The next thing is to check and make sure the cables are clean and tight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

A loose connection will cause exactly what you are seeing including the fact that it cuts off when you slam the hood.

Please run through this material and let us know if you have questions and what you find.

Thanks