Car shuts off while driving

2003 HONDA CIVIC
155,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEX19899
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Car radio and gauge on dash will shut off while driving and car will stall. I replace battery and alternator but the problem is still there.
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Nov 4, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the video helps me do my job. It looks like you have a bad connection at the battery or you have a bad battery cable. Here is a guide that will help us fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken


Nov 6, 2018 at 2:57 AM
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ALEX19899
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It is at the shop right now and they found that the wire to the alternator is burnt. Now since its burnt will the alternator not charge the battery?
Nov 6, 2018 at 3:17 AM
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Yes, the alternator must be able to charge the battery. Can you get an image of the what they are talking about so I can confirm? Here is the alternator wiring diagrams so you can confirm the repair and to see how the system works. Please let us know what happens.
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Nov 7, 2018 at 1:33 AM
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