1999 Buick Park Avenue disconnecting battery while car is r

179,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MDGIBBONS
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Does it damage the car's electrical system if you disconnect the battery while the car is running?

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Michael Gibbons
Mar 10, 2009 at 1:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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It will you're creating an open circuit-If you're checking the alternator if its working use a voltmeter
Mar 10, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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[quote:b3287992dd="rasmataz"]It will you're creating an open circuit-If you're checking the alternator if its working use a voltmeter[/quote:b3287992dd]

I have always wondered about that. I appreciate your assistance. The reason I was asking was for a constant flickering of interior and exterior lights while driving down the road.

Again, I appreciate your help!

Michael Gibbons
Mar 10, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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Mar 10, 2009 at 1:37 PM
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