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I replaced my battery and then I replaced my alternator and now it won't start

Tiny
MARZ1991
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET S-10
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So I turn the key and my truck won't start I replaced the alternator and the battery and it seems like it don't have power so I hit the starter and it gets power only for a bit it crankes but it won't turn over so I turn the key while some is hitting the starter and it turns on for a second and it dies I'm not sure why it won't stay on.
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 6:44 AM

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Tiny
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You just proved that you have a bad starter.
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 6:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks but I still don't know why it it turns off cuz it only last about a second on and then it turns off
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 2:17 PM
Tiny
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And also I don't have any lights on my dash until I hit the starter
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Friday, April 11th, 2014 AT 2:22 PM

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