1997 Dodge Dakota truck wont start

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
215,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RIAAN08
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my truck ran fine one day and wont start the next i had it jumped it ran fine and then all of a sudden it died and would not start so i had it jumped again drove it home ran fine then died again now it is stuck in the middle of my driveway. I dont know if it is the battery or ground wires or what please if you can help that would be great thanks
Jan 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM
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JAMES W.
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Sounds like your alternator isn't charging your battery. With the truck idling, you should have 13 to 14.5 volts going into the battery. If you have 12 volts or less, it's not charging.
Jan 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM
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