Why do I constantly need a jump after driving.

Tiny
KENYA1981
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  • 1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 12,000 MILES
Why do I constantly need a jump after driving for awhile car shuts down and I have to get a jump. I already changed the battery and starter
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 4:02 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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The starter doesn't have anything to do with the dead battery. Suspect the alternator brushes. Measure the voltages on the two smaller wires on the back of the alternator while the engine is running.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 6:24 AM

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