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jumping off the battery is a good way to kill and alternator and or the engine computer if the battery is low charge it up, dont jump the car as this will lead to the 2 things i just said, fix the alternator charge the battery.
if you know it has a drain disconnect the battery while its sitting
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Does that mean you don't want it ?
Thanks Sean I fixed it , I should have read the question............ RTFQ

I dont need the alternator.
However a few things you should know.
Jumping off the battery is a good way to kill an alternator and or the engine computer.
The WSM outlines how damage can be done by doing this.

If the battery is low charge it up.
Preferably with a 6 amp charger and the battery disconnected.

Dont jump the car, fix the alternator and charge the battery.
If you know it has a drain disconnect the battery while its sitting[/QUOTE]
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