97 Saturn SC battery dies on jump

Tiny
ERACJEFF
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 SATURN
I have a 97 saturn sc with 100k miles. The battery will charge when attempting a jump, but the battery dies when I turn the key to the starting position. It is only after I remove the jumper cables and re-establish the connection that the battery starts to re-charge. But the problem continues because the battery always seems to short before starting. Any ideas on what would make it short out? Thanks!
Friday, July 28th, 2006 AT 5:51 PM

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Tiny
MIKEYBDMAN
  • MECHANIC
  • 623 POSTS
I would try a new battery, or a known good one. You either have a bad battery, or if you have a short in your starting system, then the new batery will not start the car either.
If the new battery doesnt fix it, post back and I will help you with the trouble shooting.
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Friday, July 28th, 2006 AT 6:09 PM

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