i had the same problem with my 1999 Nissan Maxima and i needed a new alternator so get that checked first
turn your car on and disconnect the positive on your battery, if the car shuts down your alternator is bad
If your 1997 Mercury Tracer has a battery light that blinks on and off while the car is running, it most likely means that the battery is not charging. This could be an issue with your alternator.
Probably your battery cable or cables are loose on one end or the other.
Did you check the drive belt to see if it broke?
The car will not start after driving for a period of time. The lights are very dim while the engine is running and get darker , or the battery light is on in the dashboard.
Depends on if it drained while you were driving or ran down while it was parked overnight. If the battery runs down while you're driving the vehicle then more than likely the alternator is defective. If the battery drains while the vehicle is parked then the problem is either a dead cell in the battery or a light is on somewhere on the vehicle. Could be a under hood light, trunk, glovebox, dome, or even the brake lights. It can also be a relay that is stuck.
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I had a 1999 Grand AM same thing happened to me. A while after that i was driving and the radio lost power, then the power steering. I had the alternator and battey replaced and that fixed the problem.
Low beams
Your battery is weak, or your your alternator is not charging battery.
I don't use fog lights while driving in a foggy weather because I don't find it very useful at all. I just turn on my cars high beam lights.
Your traction control is probably off. There is probably a button for it. It blinks to warn you that you have the traction control option off. It may also mean there is a problem with the system.
You have a short circuit in your wiring. You need to take your vehicle to a mechanic to have it fixed before you damage your battery.