95' Chevy Corsica-auto 225000

DAWNE19

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2012 CHEVROLET TRUCK

I know nothing about cars-just to start off.
i had my alternator replaced in april, then in may it seemed to stop working again. Took it to my mechanic, and he couldn't figure it out, and replaced it free of charge. Its now 2 months after the second installation and it seems like it has gone again. Once I pop the hood and have it open for a few minutes it starts fine. Also when I have left for several hours or overnight it starts without a problem. Is it possible it has something to do with the alternator and it overheating? I don't know if this means anything or if it even should be, but once it does start the fan at the front is not running-engine fan. I don't know if it a constant running fan or just at certain times.
PLEASE ANY ADVICE BEFORE I TAKE IT TO THE MECHANICS AGAIN!

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MIKEYBDMAN

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What are the symptoms? Wont start? Shuts off? Do you have a amp gauge on your dash board?

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Saturday, July 8th, 2006 AT 3:44 PM

DAWNE19

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Once the engine is turned off--sometimes not always-- it just won't start again, everything turns on a click and thats it. I open the hood, it sits for a bit, and then it starts without a problem. It's very inconsistant!