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Wont stay running

Tiny
MSCACRAIG
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
When I try to start the car it starts and runs only for about 10 seconds then stops, when this happens I noticed the AMP meter drops all the way down in the red. I don't think the battery is dead because the car will sart again but dyes after about 10 seconds. The alternater has been replaced within the last 8 months. ( 2 new alternators in the last year and a half). I have also noticed in the last month that I have little heat(may be totally unrelated) Could you help me please.
Carol
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Friday, December 26th, 2008 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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It sounds like the alternator is shorting out internally did you replace it will an AC delco? if not that is your problem.

Here is a guide to help you test it to confirm and how to replace it if it fails.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers

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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
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Yep I had this problem some alternator are not rebuilt like others buyer beware
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