1989 Ford Escort new battery ,battery light still showing

Car: Ford Escort
Year: 1989
Variant: 1.3
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
new battery on my car,sometimes starts sometimes doesnt .leave it a while it will start.welst driving battery light comes on after a frew minutes.and then it may cut out
Posted: Nov 10, 2009 (14 years ago)
You should get alternator output tested , simple 2 min test .If alternator faulty , new battery will run flat .
Posted Nov 10, 2009 (14 years ago)

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