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I tried to start it it needed a jump?

Tiny
TYLERJUNE
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  • 1999 BUICK CENTURY
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I changed my starter on my car, and it started with dim dash lights and battery light on, drove a few blocks and turned the car off. When I tried to start it, it needed a jump. It ran for a few minutes then it shut off. Please help. What's wrong with my car? I had also just replaced the alternator.
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Monday, December 26th, 2022 AT 3:49 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the battery has gone bad, but I was wondering did you get all the wires back onto the starter? because one of the wires goes to the alternator. When the engine is running did you have a battery light on? I would charge the battery and then use this guide to test it, if it fails replace the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please go over these guides and report back.

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Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 AT 10:13 AM

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