2002 Nissan Frontier Well Truck Would Start One Day Cleaned Batterty Terminals

2002 NISSAN FRONTIER
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well my truck would not start one day so i cleaned the batterty terminals and jumped it ran fine for a bit then would not start again so i replaced battery started but quit again shortly after so i took out the alternator had it tested and it tested good. when i put keys in on the on position the dash lights are dim and flicker what can be the problem?
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:50 PM
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Low voltage due to a bad connection or dead battery. Once the engine is running, test the charging system, not off the vehicle. The battery voltage must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts with the engine running.
Oct 17, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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