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My car dies when I turn on my lights like the.

Tiny
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My car dies when I turn on my lights like the alternator is bad. Have had it checked and battery terminals and battery replaced. Have noticed that the insulation on the wiring harnesses is cracked and falling off.
Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 7:58 PM

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Tiny
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What is the voltage at the battery with the engine running

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Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
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Without the lights on it shows a full charge on the battery
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Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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Ok, what is the voltage at the battery engine running?

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Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 8:25 PM

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