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What if you changed the alternator in a 1997 Chevy Malibu but when you start the car and remove the positive battery cable the car dies off do you have to change a fuse?
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∙ 12y ago
You could have a bad fuse, or a bad fusible link. However, you could have fried the computer or the voltage regulator, or any number of other things by trying that. When dealing with a vehicle younger than an 80 model, you should never remove a battery cable while the engine is running. When you remove a battery cable while the engine is running, the alternator starts charging wide open. The voltage on the electrical system can get up as high as 40 VDC! That's a little too much for the electronics in today's cars.
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Why does the battery light stay on after replacing the alternator 2009 Chevy Malibu?
You might have a bad battery, a poor connection between the battery and alternator, or a bad ground from the battery.
Why does battery light on in Chevy Malibu?
Alternator is not charging. Have it tested and/or replaced.
1999 Malibu doesn't charge battery?
Alternator may be defective, or connections at battery may be corroded or loose. The battery itself may also be defective.
What to do when the battery light comes on in a 98 Malibu?
check fan belt is not broken or loose and check alternator
Why is your battery light in your 2005 Malibu maxx coming on?
Your battery has low voltage and needs recharged, check for loose battery cables, if the light stays on have your alternator checked.
What does it mean when the battery light in your 2000 Chevy Malibu keeps turning on and off?
Usually, either a bad (temperature sensitive due to bad diodes) alternator or corrosion where the positive cable attaches to the battery. Failing that, it means something else. Get it checked or you're going to have a problem.
How do you get the battery light to turn off on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
When this light stays on, it is telling you the system is not charging. Possible bad alternator, battery, or loose or disconnected wire.
What would cause the battery light to flash on and then off only once in a 2000 Malibu Battery is under a year old?
check your alternator you may need to replace it and battery too, sorry
Why does your 1998 Chevy Malibu anti theft system come on after you changed your battery?
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How do you change the battery in a 1999 Chevy Malibu V6?
first remove the cables from battery, neg, than positive, remove hold down bolt on bottom of battery. remove battery.
How do you change the alternator on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
Remove the belt from your 1999 Chevy Malibu alternator. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the alternator. Remove the alternator retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new alternator.
How do you know when you alternator go out 2001 Chevy Malibu?
Check the output at the battery posts. With a multimeter it should be putting out between 13.5-15 volts.
