I have a 1989 mustang 5.0, the other day i accidentally left my headlights on and killed the battery. After jump starting, car now is sputtering and wants to stall out some times. what could this be?

Asked by Autumn Jun 16, 2014 at 11:47 PM about the 1989 Ford Mustang GT Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

also, the volt guage is showing low volts. could the battery
be bad? thank you for any responces.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Check your alternator,if not bad battery.

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I have a 1989 mustang 5.0, the other day i accidentally left my headlights on and killed the battery. After jump starting, car now is sputtering and wants to stall out some times. what could this be?

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