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Why does the engine misfire when headlights are on?
I own a Ford Mondeo (2003) and when I switch the headlights the engine starts to misfire. Why is this?
Asked on 9 January 2015 by jim
Answered by
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Wiring fault, alternator fault, weak battery, or a combination of these.
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