wont stay running

1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSCACRAIG
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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
Dec 26, 2008 at 10:03 PM
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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

Dec 27, 2008 at 6:17 AM
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KRISTENLEE
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Yep I had this problem some alternator are not rebuilt like others buyer beware
Jul 20, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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