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2006 FORD MUSTANG

150,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • MANUAL

DEVANTEJOHNSON

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I change my battery and alternator and got rid of corrosion around terminals and my alternator is not charging my battery. My car shut off on me while I was driving. I don't Know why?

Jun 6, 2015 at 11:27 PM

DANNY L

✓Experienced Mechanic
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I suggest that you should have your alternator load tested to see if the output is sufficient. Auto parts stores will test for free. Here are a few tutorials showing how to remove and replace the serpentine belt to gain access to the alternator as well as how to remove and replace the alternator:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace both the serpentine belt and alternator on your car for proper testing and replacement. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Dec 28, 2020 at 8:26 PM