does the alternator need to be hooked up for it to run?

2002 KIA SPECTRA
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BRANDISHILLING
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My husband just put on the new timing belt, and has been trying to see if it will fire up without hooking up the alternator first.. Does that need to be hooked up for it to run right??
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:08 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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I wouldnt run it without a alternator you can ruin the computer doing that.
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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BRANDISHILLING
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the cam and crank are aligned proper and the belt tension is correct but the car only will start if u floor it and ideas.
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:32 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Why was the timing belt replaced?Did it break?
Feb 21, 2012 at 4:10 AM
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BRANDISHILLING
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no it did not break, it was extremely loose...
Feb 21, 2012 at 4:13 AM