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Posted on Apr 03, 2013

Our 2000 Mustang continually needs to be battery jumped. Took to shop, they said not battery or starter. They said it's Ford car alarm that is draining battery. Now what?? How do I disconnect

Our 2000 Mustang continually needs to be battery jumped. Took to shop, they said not battery or starter. They said it's Ford car alarm that is draining battery. Now what?? How do I disconnect or repair without big cost??

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Anonymous

If the shop could find the problem, why
can they not resolve it ?

Need a different shop, if there is such
a place these days, that can actually
fix something

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 Ford F150 Supercrew - Electrical problem! Help!

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As a retired electrical engineer this intrigues me. If you were my neighbor I would put an ammeter in series with the batteery lead to see just how much current is being drawn by the "mystery" load.

When you disconnect or hook up the battery can you see any sparks when the cable touches the battery terminal?

If the battery can get run down over night that is a significant drain.

If there is some sign of spark when you connect/disconnect the battery lead try the following.
Selectively remove a fuse in the fuse panel, (starting with the larger fuses, 15A, 20A) and then connect the battery terminal and see if you still have a spark.

Hope this helps Good luck Loringh

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: 2000 ford mustang warning lights

That sounds like your traction light. Does it have a trac button on the dash? If so, try switching it and see if it helps.

wolfman21955

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: need size of battery for 2000 ford focus

Dependant on engine size and fuel type, any size from a 390 amp battery, if it is diesel then a 590 amp battery. No special tools needed, only a small ring spanner. Make sure yyou disconnect the earth lead first. Also you will need to enter the radio code after changing batteries

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: New Car Battery on '97 Ford Mustang - car has no juice, will not start.

Main fuse or fusible link blown? What led to the need for replacement batteryand jump any symptoms?

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Ford Mustang GT Battery Light

Your alternator should power everything when engine is running. Battery is only for start up. Test voltage with a multimeter when engine is running , should be 14V or more . Any less indicates low alternator output.

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