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Asked by Patricia Aug 26, 2018 at 08:02 PM about the 2008 Toyota Sienna LE 7 Passenger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Van shuts down when I disconnect the battery terminal on the battery

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Bob answered 6 years ago

DO NOT disconnect the battery while the engine is running. You can cause serious damage to the ECU due to voltage spikes. Have your alternator tested or test it yourself with a volt meter. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=testing+alternator+with+volt+meter&view=detail&mid=ACE76740CA46642B01E8ACE76740CA46642B01E8&FORM=VIRE

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