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1997 Ford Probe Alternator

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Ford Probe 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

My car dosent start I tryed charging the battery but it still didnt start. People are telling me its the alternator. Is it right?.
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 AT 11:11 PM

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Tiny
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If the battery is good and charged, the alt has nothing to do with it. A bad alt will allow a battery to go dead because it doesn't recharge, but if the battery is charged and good, it should start.

Let me know what is going on. Is the starter working?

Let me know.

Joe
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