2002 BUICK LESABRE
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Why would my car turn off and i need a jump to start it back up? My battery and my alternator are new.
Mar 31, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is the voltage at the battery when it is running???

Roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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CHRISTINAWILLIAMS
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It says on the gauge 14.6 volts normal
Mar 31, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i mean with a real meter. the gauge is not always accurate.

Roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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CHRISTINAWILLIAMS
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I took it to get tested and they said that my battery is fine..it will go days and without any problems and then all of a sudden it won't crank. I will get a jump and then it will be another few days before the problem occurs again...
Mar 31, 2013 at 10:01 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ok, and the voltage??

Roy
Mar 31, 2013 at 10:02 PM