after driving it for two miles, it went dead again

2002 MERCURY COUGAR

164,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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The battery was dead, after taking it to Advance Auto for replacement. They discovered the battery was good and charged it. I placed it back in and the vehicle started okay. after driving it for two miles, it went dead again. I placed my truck battery in it and performed without any problems.

Oct 10, 2016 at 9:33 AM

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Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car. I have included both 4 and 6 cylinder engine in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

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Oct 10, 2016 at 12:11 PM