Loss of power

2003 GMC ENVOY
143,000 MILES • 0.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUZY YARNELL CHERUBINI
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Battery died got a jump it started but windows didnt work and no PRND light or anything else and wouldnt let me shift gears. Shut it off had it towed and charged battery overnight and no power at all.
May 3, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Did you have the battery load tested? You may have charged it but it may be no good.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Then you need to test the charging system. It sounds like that is what failed the battery.

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

Roy
May 3, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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