2002 Kia Spectra alternator

Tiny
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  • 2002 KIA SPECTRA
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We have replaced the alternator in my wifes car 4 times since February. The car will run fine for a few days and then it wont start or run. The last time we replaced the battery also. What could be making it do this.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:23 AM

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Tiny
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Is it cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing when you turn key to start-also when you turn key on do you see the lights that normally comes On-Let me know
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 5:58 AM
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It doesnt do anything when I turn the key to start it. The lights still come on.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:21 PM
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Could be the starter, starter relay/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:25 PM
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Would that make the alternators keep going bad though.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:47 PM
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A dead alternator will not charge the battery it will start up till the battery loses its capacity then no start will occur

Check this out and comeback with testing results: the starter, starter relay/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 AT 4:49 PM

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