1998 Dodge Ram Battery issue.

85,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DODGERAM1500SOLES
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I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 Mag. Issue is that today when I woke up my batter was dead. I charged it by jumping it. Then I take it to work. I come back it is dead and now is not taking a jump. I had some heavy battery juice buildup around the connections. I took Coke and got rid of it. I was told by the Walmart people that the batter is good. So when I begin to drive I stop it dies, I can crank it if it do it quickly. But if I stop it dies. So I am thinking it is either an issue with the cables, alternator, and maybe the battery. I am thinking about replacing them all. However, I am low on cash. is there any way I can stop this cheaply?
Nov 25, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the battery and alternator load tested and comeback with the results, we start here
Nov 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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