Charging system problem?

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
175,000 MILES • 2.0L • MANUAL
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TJMOWBRAY
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Starter housing broke replaced Starter then battery died replaced alternator and battery drove one day and battery will not crank car again when switch is turned on I can hear a click down by fuse block and interior light dims .
May 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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STRAILER
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Hmm, it can be the engine has had a problem but we should see if the trigger wire is getting power when in the crank position but first lets make sure the engine rotates, please go over this video,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN42gZN6gOE

if this goes okay go over this video next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YRW8fyNudY

Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on :)
May 31, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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