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Replaced battery and car will not start after driving short distances

Tiny
ETHAN HABERLE
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  • 1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I bought a new battery for the vehicle because it seems it wouldn't charge. Now the new battery won't start vehicle after driving short distance does not shut of while driving fuel pump new battery new and the vehicle sounds like weak battery. Anything that can help please.
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Monday, May 18th, 2020 AT 7:44 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked the alternator? Often times, a parts store will do it for you at no charge or you can check it at home. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Do that and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe
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