2003 Dodge Neon wont hold a charge

2003 DODGE NEON
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLOPEZ78
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I have a 2003 dodge neon and never had any real problems with it until a few weeks ago the battery kept on dieing a the starter sounded like it was no good so i took it off had it tested and it was still good so then i thought maybe the alternator so i got it too start and disconnected the battery cable and it died so i was always told if that happens the alternator is bad so i replaced it and i got it started and undid the battery again and it died again and its a brand new battery and alternator and the starter still sounds like its bad too. Is there any suggestions on what too try next?
Sep 16, 2008 at 4:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Firstly, you should never remove the battery cable or alt cable with the engine is running as the voltage spike when re connecting can fry an ECU. I would get the battery bench charged & then load tested this is the only true test for a battery, check the charge rate of the alternator and check all the power &earth cables as well. start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 16, 2008 at 4:37 AM