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2003 Dodge Neon Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Alternator, Equipment.
Mileage: 94,710 miles.

Asked on August 19, 2012

Help please

My 2003 dodge neon the battery died and i jumped it and then my rpm gauge and my mph gauge went all the way around and stade there what could be the problem. and when the car is started i unhooked the positive cable on the battery it dies plzzz help
Avatar Asked by willrightmyer

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Replied on August 19, 2012

Firstly you should never unhook a car battery when running, when re attached this can induce a voltage spike that can destroy delicate electronic equipment such as the main ECU (computer) with that said i feel that the alternator is faulty, get the battery fully charged and start the car and get the alt output voltage tested, start here.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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