battery wont stay charged

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HOPKINS30
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I have a 1997 neon m: 157k started overheating about a month ago, replaced the thermostat, ran fine for a few days started over heating again. Found out fan sensor needed to be replace, done. Ever since the sensor was replaced the battery will not hold a charge, bought new battery, replaced alternator. If jumped will only stay started for about 6 minutes. What else could be causing this problem please advise asap.
Sep 12, 2006 at 9:10 PM
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BUBBA_KOSKI
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when replacing alternator make sure shes istalled on a new or fully charged battery what youre saying about jumping it, and cuttin off bout 6min is your alternator have her tested at an auto store
Sep 27, 2006 at 11:15 PM
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