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Stall While Driving
Installed a newer alternator on the car, it started it then it shut off?
OVERDOSEVETETO
MEMBER
1968 MERCURY MONTCLAIR
6.8L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES
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.
Friday, August 12th, 2022 AT 1:47 PM
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KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,690 POSTS
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.
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