Alternator relay switch

2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA
1,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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When truck is running and i disconnect the battery it dies. New alternator changed nothing. Could it be the relay?
Sep 2, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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Good evening,

Who told you that was a test? Whoever did, they were wrong.

By removing the battery cable while running, the engine should shut off. The alternator requires battery voltage to work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Besides, by doing that you could damage other modules.

I attached the wiring diagram for you to view.

Why are you testing the alternator? Is there an issue?

Roy

Sep 3, 2020 at 4:02 PM