I just replaced my battery 2 weeks ago. Today the car began to stutter and lights dimming. It would not restart, dead battery.
I replaced the alternator, jumped it and it ran for about 3 minutes at a 3000 rmp before the ABS and Trac Cont lights came on, lights began to flicker, 1 minute later the battery light came on and it started to stutter again. I shut it off and now the battery is dead again.....?????? what now?
2007-12-13 13:07:59 · 4 answers · asked by Robb H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
This is where you learn the wonders of troubleshooting. Why wouldn't you want to buy a volt meter for $5 and do some troubleshooting, instead of buying a new battery and a new alternator?
Why does figuring out what's wrong have to be the last activity? Half of life's problems require a volt meter to solve. So buy yourself one.
Sounds like you might want to buy a battery charger too.
2007-12-13 19:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you eliminated the battery and alternator, you should have the pcm (powertrain control module) tested. The pcm regulates alternator output. Could be a internal problem or the wiring between it and the alternator.
2007-12-14 09:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by wright works 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need new battery cables. Check the cables where they hook onto the battery you will find that corrosion under the insulation has eaten the wiring in two.
2007-12-14 10:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your grounds battery to engine, battery to frame ,or try a jumper cable from the ground on the battery to the engine never heard of a battery dyin that quik
2007-12-13 21:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by youstop2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋