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My 1997 escort had a problem with the alternator. When it came back from servicing the radio won't work and the fuse won't click into place. How can I fix this?

By naughtyknicki Asked Aug 30 2005 5:24AM
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by 68 Charger on Jul 10, 2008 at 2:35 pm Permalink

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Hold the fuse in place. Does the radio work? If it does you will need to repair the terminal in the fuse block and ck the wiring behind it to make sure its not melted.
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by 68 Charger on Jul 10, 2008 at 1:50 pm Permalink

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Are you sure? The radio and fuse is a long way from the alternator. Was the vehicle sitting for a long time before you got it fixed? Is it possible someone tried to steal the radio? Did you attempt to jump start the vehicle and hook up the cables backwards? Believe it or not, most mechanics are not out to screw you.
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by Wickels on Mar 16, 2007 at 8:51 am Permalink

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go to the guy that fixed at and tell him that he may have fixed your alternantor, but now you have addional problems you belive that he caused. Don't let him charge you for the addional repairs.
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Avatar Wickels Jul, 10 2008 at 02:20 PM
If it worked to begin with, who is to say he didn't, and he would have to prove to me he didn't screw it up.
Avatar 68 Charger Jul, 10 2008 at 02:26 PM
How do you know it worked to begin with? Did they have it towed to the shop? Did they try to jump it before taking it to the shop? Did it sit for 6 months before going to the shop? You don't have any details to justify taking it back to the guy and demanding he fix it for free, that's my point.
Avatar 68 Charger Jul, 10 2008 at 02:32 PM
And another thing, I suppose it is possible that the bad alternator caused a problem with the radio, I doubt it, but just giving you that much. The guy that fixed the alternator still isn't responsible for any damage the bad alternator caused.


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