Q: I got a new alternator, radiator and battery after the installation my ground wires had a short from my battery. 0 power to right

asked by on April 09, 2017

I got a new radiator, alternator and battery. After install there was a short in the alternator so I had to receive a new one. After this install my air compressor nor any of my electricity works on the right side of my car. No right tail lights, dash lights, gauges acting up.

My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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