The battery gets jumped it starts then it cuts off after idling

Asked by Nicole Jun 25, 2015 at 09:47 AM about the 1990 Lexus LS 400 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I started the car and drove it round the corner then while I was sitting in it it just cut off , I
didn't turn the key

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firebird338 answered 9 years ago

Have alternator tested. Should be changing at 14 volts.

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