1996 Nissan Sentra Just Replaced Alternator On Test Drive Would Couple Miles

1996 NISSAN SENTRA
212,000 MILES
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NELSONBJ
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We just replaced the alternator then on the test drive it would be ok for a couple of miles then it started hopping and didn't want to accelerate. we stopped and turned the car off then it would be ok for a few more miles. WHAT IS GOING ON ???
Dec 16, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?
Dec 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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