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1999 Plymouth Breeze Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Starter.
Mileage: 12,000 miles.

Asked on March 7, 2013

Plymouth Breeze Alternator Problem

Why do i constantly need a jump after driving for awhile car shuts down and i have to get a jump.. i already changed the battery and starter
Avatar Asked by Kenya1981

Answer

Replied on March 7, 2013

The starter doesn't have anything to do with the dead battery. Suspect the alternator brushes. Measure the voltages on the two smaller wires on the back of the alternator while the engine is running.

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