My battery won't turn over but the radio still works - what is wrong

Asked by Debis23602 Feb 18, 2015 at 07:07 AM about the 1999 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My battery won't turn over but the radio and everything else still works.

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Could be an alternator. Check your timing or sepentine belts. See if you can turn the alternator.

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