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Well i was driving for about 20 mins until i stopped at the gas station to get gas. Then as i was going to start my car up it didnt start and all the dash lights were really dim. So i pushed started it since its a 5speed. I thought ok maybe the battery was just dead, but 15 mins later i turned the car off again and it didnt start had to push start it again. All the dash lights are dim when i turn the key and it wont start? Any help is appreciated thanks.

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if u can still drive it from a push start than its not ur alt. if u cant start it from turning it off an trying to start it again than i would say its ur battery good luck

[ December 02, 2007, 01:58 PM: Message edited by: BlowN67 ]

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Jump start the car. Then remove the battery cable. If you car still runs, your alternator is fine, if it dies, you need an alternator and a battery re-charge.

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thanks guys i appreciate it. [patriot]

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check your connection at the battery...before you buy a battery clean it real good..
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