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Starting problem can't figure out if the battery or alternator is dying

Tiny
MMSHIELDS2006
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  • 1998 SATURN SL1
  • 1.9L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 128,000 MILES
Had someone replace the bolts on the battery positive side the other day, and today the negative side, everything is clean. Tested it with a meter and its reading 12.68 and after 30 minutes 12.66. Thinking its not the battery, its only 2 years old, How would someone test the alternator, and or fuses please. Thank you
Margaret Tall, FL
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Thursday, October 15th, 2015 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
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Take the meter and put it on just like you tested the battery but with the car running it should be between 13.5 and 15 volts if its charging
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Friday, October 16th, 2015 AT 1:09 AM
Tiny
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Tested again today with car running and it read 14.14 but still something is wrong. It died again at the store today, I was on a hll thank god and let it roll back, its a 5 speed and popped the clutch and it cranked. Starter is new so doubt its bad. Have no idea. Oh the temp control sensor has also been changed. Any ideas please? Thank you Margaret
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Friday, October 16th, 2015 AT 7:56 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like the battery take it back where you brought it and have it tested it should still be under warranty
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Saturday, October 17th, 2015 AT 12:19 AM

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