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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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Well, about a week and a half ago my car wouldn't start even though I let it run for a bit...the battery was completely dead. So my friend said to remove the positive wire from the battery and if it still runs, that means the alternator is good. So I was like ok and bought a new battery.

Put the battery in, ran good for about 2 weeks already and now that battery is dead... I can push start the car and it'll run. But when I try and start it, the battery is completely dead. Anyone know what it may be? Anything to test simply? Thanks
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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Charging system is the culprit. You'll have to check all the charge lines and verify the alternator itself is still good.
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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you have a short to ground somewhere. check your starter wire. that's the first place i would check.
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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When you go to start the car does the starter make any noise??? What do you hear???

Derek
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