Will not crank over the battery and alternator are good?

Tiny
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  • 2005 SUZUKI XL7
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  • 370,000 MILES
First I had to jump it every time to start it then changed the red and black terminals and at first was starting with a jump but now it's dead all the way. The battery and alternator are good.
Monday, October 7th, 2024 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the battery was weak so you got a new one? But did you cross the jumper cables? This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/resolving-reverse-battery-connection-in-cars-a-step-by-step-repair-guide

We will need more information from ou to help fix the problem. Do the headlight come on bright? Have you checked the fuses? If so, need need to check to see if the trigger wire to the starter is getting power when the key in in the crank position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

If you are getting power to the trigger wire the sater is problemble bad, here is how to remove it so you can have it tested at the auto parts store.

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Monday, October 7th, 2024 AT 2:07 PM
Tiny
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So, I checked the fuses under the hood, they're all okay. Battery is under warranty, and I'm only assuming the drainage is from the missing fog light as it has had open wires because the fog light flew out from under my car while driving on the freeway, which ripped the wires. The car still started and went after that. But slowly got where the battery started draining incessantly and so I got a new one. Then again, here 3 or so months later, but now it's even sketchy to start with a jump. The fog light harness and all have not been replaced but I put black tape on both wires separately and even after jumping and driving it still won't start without a jump and the battery was mad drained after a full night not being driven. I'm assuming I should fix the light before continuing with the battery. No? And also I disconnected the battery while it was on and it stayed running once I got the battery charge enough to start it so doubt it's the alternator. And as far as the starter it starts right up when there's enough power in the battery to start it.
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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 AT 10:20 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like the alternator is iot working, with the engine running please go over this guide to confirm the charging or not.

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

Here is how to replace it in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find.
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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 AT 10:14 AM

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