Will not stay running?

Tiny
MYLUCKYCHARM2128
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
I replaced the starter alternator and battery, and I was driving it fine then while driving it shut off in the middle of the road. So, then I got it home by towing it. And found the starter positive wire was touching the catalytic coveter and melted it a little. So, I covered the wires and made sure they weren’t touching, and it still needed a jump start and when I take the jump starter off it shuts off.

And then there is a wire the it has a plug that plugs into the whirring under the battery, and it is a thin wire that is cut and has voltage that has been like that since I got it.
Pearl
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the battery shorted to the converter, there is a chance more damage was done than you think. Have you inspected all fuses in the under-hood fuse box?

At this point, does the starter do anything when you try starting it or does it need jump started each try?

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 AT 6:55 PM

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