1992 Toyota Camry

1992 TOYOTA CAMRY
18,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT ANGEL JAQUES
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I changed the battery and alternator in the car and when i take off the negative cable from the battery the car turns off.why is that?
Dec 6, 2008 at 2:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The old trick says when you disconnect the battery cable when engine is idling and it dies out it points to the alternator-get the alternator load tested and get back-
Dec 6, 2008 at 5:38 PM
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