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Wont start unless jumped, once started dies

Old 12-03-2011, 01:24 AM
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So. My check engine light turned on out of nowhere and on my drive to drive to pick someone up. My battery light came on. After I turned it off then on it idled and sputtered and eventually died. Wouldnt even turn over, just clicked. Jumped it and it made it about a block before dieng in the middle of the street.

Rolled into driveway and left it for another day.

Friends say that its just a "jeep" thing. Haha

Thanks for the advice.
Old 12-03-2011, 03:18 AM
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It sounds like your alt died and then took the battery with it. I'm guessing the CEL had something to do with related low voltage
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Well it is a brand new battery. I will rip out the alt and get it tested like I did last time.

Last time with exact same symptoms everyone said it was the battery. I replaced the battery and it was perfect for like 6 months. That same time I tested the alt and the shop said it was working perfectly.. I guess I will rip it out againw and see whats goin on.
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Any ideas? Its my dd.
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Well I ripped out the alt and it tested perfectly. Idk what else to check. I charged my battery and all the same symptons,are occuring.
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