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1970 FORD F-250
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When truck is running and you unhook the positive battery cable should the truck keep running?
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 AT 3:12 PM
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Do it the right way-disconnect the negative cable if it dies out further check the alternator or replace it
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 AT 3:34 PM
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You will get away with that test on a truck as old as yours but don't ever try that trick on a newer vehicle. You can fry multiple modules.
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