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2003 Ford Focus Will not start?

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD FOCUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
I tried 3 times this morning to start the car and on the third time it started. But was trying the car was making no sounds except the dinging of the dash lights. I am now at work and tried to leave for lunch and it will not do anything now. But the dinging. The battery is only 2 months old. How can I tell wether it is the alternator or the starter? The horn and lights work?


Another thing, when it did start the radio and everything was reset?
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 2:40 PM

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Tiny
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Retest the battery and connection, also test the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch, and ignition switch
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 3:22 PM
Tiny
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When the car started the my radio was reset with no channels and settings?
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 3:25 PM
Tiny
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What exactly is it doing now other than the radio
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 5:17 PM
Tiny
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Well it will crank if I get it jumped. Someone told me itis def my alternator.I am having my hubby take to Autozone to be checked.
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 5:34 PM

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