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Keith Newby · 01-20-2010, 07:25 AM

I don't believe disconnecting the battery with the car running is a good idea. I think I read somewhere that it will immediately kill the alternator by taking out a diode or two. It sounds as if your alternator may be the problem.

01-20-2010, 07:25 AM	#3
Keith Newby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 200	I don't believe disconnecting the battery with the car running is a good idea. I think I read somewhere that it will immediately kill the alternator by taking out a diode or two. It sounds as if your alternator may be the problem.