Truck Keeps Cuttin Off

1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
208,000 MILES
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GERALDC85
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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
Jul 31, 2012 at 5:52 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So does it complete die or does the engine shut off and turn back on while driving?
Jul 31, 2012 at 6:00 AM
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GERALDC85
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the engine shuts off and i have to get a jump to crank it back on
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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GERALDC85
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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
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Alright sounds you might have a charging problem have your battery and alternator tested.Let me know what you find.
Jul 31, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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