1996 Chevy Tahoe Battery will not hold a charge....

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
215,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARBOTARD
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We have checked the battery and it is good. We have cleaned the connections and they are fine. I can charge the battery and instantly it will start. I go to the store and then my battery dies. I need a jump then I am good. Do I need to replace my cables?
Apr 7, 2010 at 4:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Load test both the battery and alternator
Apr 7, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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