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Hey guys sorry this isn't about a camaro or firebird, but a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse 3.0l. A couple days ago my car shut off like the battery died. So I went in and had my alternator tested and it was fine, and I bought another battery today. After I hooked up the battery to get it started I pulled the wires off of it and it ran for a few minutes but then died shortly after. This isn't the first time the car has done this to me, its eaten alternators before because of my system I think. I guess my question is what else could be the problem?
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1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb. -
Re: battery/alternator question
you cant pull the battery connections off of a running car.
they will either shut off, or cause a bad voltage spike and ruin the ecm.
and another thing, NEVER trust those machines that test batteries and alternators. i would be willing to say though that the alternator is good, since you did say it ran for a few minutes before shutting off.
i would look elsewhere, like a clogged fuel filter, or maybe a bad fuel pump -
Re: battery/alternator question
I would buy a mutimeter and test eveything yourself, plus its a handy tool , you can test sensors and whatnot with it also. I would also check what cam98aro said.08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engineComment
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Re: battery/alternator question
I'm sure its not the fuel pump or filter, all the electronics shut off then the car dies.1997 Chevrolet Camaro
L26, Pacesetter headers, SLP cai, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, UMI short stick, 1le driveline, J&M 35mm front swaybar, UMI lca's/phb/sfc's, KYB AGX shocks, Hotchkis stb.Comment
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