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1987 Ford Thunderbird

Tiny
MARKWADE09
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  • 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 136,000 MILES
My car died the other day going to work it barely had power because my lights were very dim even when I had my brights on it was like driving with my parking lights on and it cut off and when I tryed to start it the solenoid started smoking and it kept making a clicking noise like it wanted to start but it wouldnt do anything
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 8:38 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will need to get the battery charged & load tested as this is the only way to prove a battery one way or the other, also you will need to have the alternator tested for charge rate, as this is what re charges the battery.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 8:47 PM

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