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On idle radio cuts out,new alt. bought didn't fix prob.

Ac system does not work, on idle radio cuts out,raising rpm's radio works again.bought new alternator, disconnected battery and car shuts off

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If car cuts off when battery disconnected alternator/regulator is not working.

A/C could be low freon level.

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