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1996 Chevrolet Blazer Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Engine, Alternator.
Mileage: 208,000 miles.

Asked on July 31, 2012

Truck Keeps Cuttin Off

My 1996 Chevy Blazer has started cutting off while im driving, Its a V6 and has 205000 miles, I thought it was the battery because the battery signal and check gages signal comes on when the truck cuts off but it still did it with a brand new battery please help
Avatar Asked by geraldc85

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Replied on July 31, 2012

So does it complete die or does the engine shut off and turn back on while driving?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 31, 2012

the engine shuts off and i have to get a jump to crank it back on

Tiny Response from geraldc85
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Replied on July 31, 2012

it cranked back up once, when i put the brand new battery in it but other wise i need to get jumped off to crank back up

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Replied on July 31, 2012

Alright sounds you might have a charging problem have your battery and alternator tested.Let me know what you find.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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