Installed a newer alternator on the car, it started it then it shut off?

1968 MERCURY MONTCLAIR
150,000 MILES • 6.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OVERDOSEVETETO
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i put a newer alternator on the car started it, then it shut off and now i have no dash lights and won't turn over.
Aug 12, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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It sounds like the alternator is not working. I would charge the battery up and then do an alternator check.

Here are the guides to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back.



Aug 12, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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