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Where is the Alternator located in a 1997 Lexus LS 400

Last night my car died on me no lights nothing. I got a jump from a friend got home, next morning nothing, brother gave me a jump drove the car about 40 miles round trip (with out turning car off) Once I got home nothing. The car will take a jump and run but once shut off I have no lights no radio no power. I just got a battery about three months ago from sears die hard. I think the problem can be the alternator. Where is the alternator located on the vehicle and is it an easy fix for a novice like myself to do.

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Dennis

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If the car ran and got you home after a jump start I doubt the alternator is bad. Check your battery. And remember never ever disconnect the battery cable with the engine running.

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SOURCE: 1990 Lexus ls 400 transmission

yes, no problem

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