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Why would my car turn off and I need a jump to.

Tiny
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Why would my car turn off and I need a jump to start it back up? My battery and my alternator are new.
Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
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What is the voltage at the battery when it is running?

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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 9:29 PM
Tiny
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It says on the gauge 14.6 volts normal
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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 9:39 PM
Tiny
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I mean with a real meter. The gauge is not always accurate.

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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 9:53 PM
Tiny
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I took it to get tested and they said that my battery is fine. It will go days and without any problems and then all of a sudden it won't crank. I will get a jump and then it will be another few days before the problem occurs again.
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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 10:01 PM
Tiny
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Ok, and the voltage?

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Sunday, March 31st, 2013 AT 10:02 PM

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