Car keeps shutting down?

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA
160,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KSMITH8402
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My son's car shut off on him and wouldn't restart. It sounded like the battery was drained, so I replaced it. That didn't work, so I put the old one back in and I had AutoZone run a diagnostic. They said it was the BCM, knock sensor, alternator and starter. I changed the alternator and starter and then got the "service battery charging system" and the code for the crankshaft position sensor. Still getting the same message and now a code for the camshaft sensor. The car is still shutting off every so often, but I don't want to keep changing random parts that aren't fixing the issue.
Aug 20, 2023 at 2:24 PM
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It sounds like the alternator you have is defective but to be sure let's use this guide to confirm:

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

I would replace the crankshaft sensor and clear the codes when completed, here is how the job is done. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
Aug 21, 2023 at 10:51 AM
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KSMITH8402
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I changed the crankshaft sensor and that's when I got the camshaft sensor. The alternator has a lifetime warranty, so I swapped it for another one and still the same thing, the car keeps shutting off.
Aug 21, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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Let's run the codes to see what comes up, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Aug 22, 2023 at 10:30 AM