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1999 Ford Taurus Alternator

Tiny
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I have a 99 ford taurus se that I jus recently replaced the alternator on. We had the alternator checked and they said it was good. When we put jumper cables on the battery it runs but when we take them off it dies completely. We can't figure out wat the problem is. Thanks for your help.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 8:44 PM

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Tiny
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When you remove the cables and it dies, do the electrical components still work?
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 8:46 PM
Tiny
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It dies completely. It has no power to anything.
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 9:03 PM
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Have you checked the main 100amp fuse in the power distribution box under the hood? Also, is the ground to the engine block good?
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 7:01 AM

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