I have a lincoln town car and my car draines the battery and shuts down what part do i need to replace?

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PHINXFIFI
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the car starts and runs for about 15 minutes then everything dyes. Is it the alternator going bad because the battery is ok.
Feb 12, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It does sound like a bad alternator. I would recommend having it checked. Most parts stores will do it for free either in the vehicle or out.
Feb 12, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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