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Question: ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED BUT BATTERY STILL GOING DEAD

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FARIMO, 4.0L V6, Boaz, AL, March 03, 2011, 21:22
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ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED BUT BATTERY STILL GOING DEAD ALSO IF I DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE ENGINE TURN OFF

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    DaveJHM March 03, 2011, 23:54
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    Never ever ever disconnect the battery while the car is running. You can and will damage components.

    Sounds like the battery itself may need replacing as it is. Charge and/or replace the battery and retest your electrical system.

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    ray_jarvis April 28, 2011, 12:27
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    I need to know how to replace the alternator, and take off belt

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