Alternator bad?

Tiny
LA INDOMABLE
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE
  • 2,000 MILES
My van turned on but when I went to take out the battery it shut off could it be the alternator, the battery light still comes on also.
Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 7:55 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check battery for condition first also do a load test most places do this for free they can also tell if it is charging or not.
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Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 9:54 AM

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