Just installed new alternator but car dies when I start. Could it be a bad connection?

Just installed new alternator but car dies when I start. Could it be a bad connection? 4 Answers

I have a 99 firebird 3.8 that is making a high pitched squeal that seems to be coming from the drivers side front wheel. It only happens when i start the car cold and only when the wheel is moving whether braking or not. It only lasts about three minutes or so. My best guess was the wheel bearing needing replacement but im not sure if it is coming from the wheel or if it just sounds that way from the drivers seat. It doesnt happen when idling. Only during wheel movement. Thoughts?? 1 Answer

Also when started cold its very fluttery or irradic when idling. Ive replaced o2 sensor, egr valve, plugs, wires, air filter, and done an oil change a few months ago and the check engine light is...

I have a 99 firebird 3.8 that is making a high pitched squeal that seems to be coming from the drivers side front wheel. It only happens when i start the car cold and only when the wheel is moving whether braking or not. It only lasts about three minutes or so. My best guess was the wheel bearing needing replacement but im not sure if it is coming from the wheel or if it just sounds that way from the drivers seat. It doesnt happen when idling. Only during wheel movement. Thoughts?? 2 Answers

Also when started cold its very fluttery or irradic when idling. Ive replaced o2 sensor, egr valve, plugs, wires, air filter, and done an oil change a few months ago and the check engine light i...

Car has good battery. Getting fuel. When I turn the key it just makes loud rapid fire clicking noise and won't start 1 Answer

Could be the starter or alternator?

I have a 1990 firebird with the 3.1l and I have been realized that when I start it to warm up, it sucks more gas then it does when I am driving it and I want to know why it does that. My other question is, one day. I was on my way back and I was at a stop sign and their was a car coming, so I put my foot to the floor to and it just died on me, it started right up and drove ever since that. 7 Answers

Sucking gas and sometimes it won't start and die on me when I put my foot to the floor