Anytime I jump it, it runs fine, no problems. As soon as I remove the jumper cables seconds later service stability track service power.

Hi,

If you need to jump-start the vehicle, the battery is weak. Is that the case? If it is, remove the battery, fully charge it, take it to a parts store, and have them load-test it. Since it is new, I suspect it is good, but we need to confirm.

If it checks good, then we need to check if the alternator is doing its job. All you need to check it is a multimeter or voltmeter.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Based on what is happening, either the battery is no good or the alternator isn't recharging it. Once it gets weak enough, what you described will happen. Also, while the jumper cables are still connected, you have the power the vehicle needs to run properly.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

Hi

By chance, did you check the alternator output using the link I attached above?

Also, I need you to check the red wire at the alternator to make sure there is battery power to it. Power to that wire starts at the battery, goes to the starter motor, and from there is goes through a fuse and to the alternator. If there is no power present, the alternator won't charge.

I attached a schematic below and highlighted what I am referring to. Make sure power is present at that wire on the alternator. Note: It should have power at all times, to make sure not to cause a short.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

I believe that the fuse is separate and an inline fuse. Follow the wire from the starter motor to the alternator.

Did you check for power at the alternator? I ask because if you have power to the aforementioned wire, the fuse is good.

Let me know.

Joe

Hi Sidney,

I don't think the fuse is in a fuse box. Rather, I believe it is incorporated into the wire between the starter and alternator.

I copied your pic above. I circled what I believe may be the fuse. Note: This is a 200-amp fuse. I am able to see the number 2 in the pic. Is that 200?

Also, to check for power at the alternator, you can use a voltmeter, a multimeter or even a simple test light. We just need to determine if there is power at the alternator from the starter. If there isn't, then the fuse is the likely cause. If there is power, we can assume the fuse is good and we need to check in other places.

As far as a test light, you can get one for under 10 dollars. I attached an example of one on amazon below. If you had that light, the alligator clip would go to the battery negative terminal, and you would probe the pointed light side on the wire you are checking for power. If there is power, the light would turn on.

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions. I'm here to help, so don't worry about asking questions.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

If you have power at the alternator, here is what I need you to do. Recharge the battery so that it runs. Follow the directions in this link to check if the alternator is producing what is needed. For this test, you will need a multimeter or voltmeter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

I realize the alternator has been replaced and I suggested this earlier. Let me know if you have already done this test and the results.

Let me know what you find,

Joe

Hi,

I copied your pic and circled where to start. The section I placed an X over is millivolts. If you set it there, it will damage the meter.

Before testing, set it where I indicated and check the battery voltage right at the battery. It should indicate around 12v. If it is below that, we have a weak battery.

Let me know what you find,

Joe

see pic below.

Won't start or the starter doesn't engage? If the starter won't engage, see if the voltage at the battery drops when a helper turns the key to the start position.

Let me know.

Joe