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I have a 2005 Pontiac sun fire Jump started it and took cable off and it dies. Alternator checked good. But the battery checked bad what would cause it not to stay running without the battery hookedup

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Alternator, alternator field not turned on by the PCM, and bad cable from the alternator to the fuse box.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: I HAVE A 94 JEEP

Check the Belt Tensioner. If the Tensioner is not Keeping the Belt Tight it will Drain the Battery Pretty Fast.Please Rate my Response, I need all the Help That I can Get! Thanks!

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Bruce Bracey

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  • Posted on Mar 01, 2009

SOURCE: Battery and Alternator Good. Alternator not working. HELP!!!

djn, I believe you have some accessory that is on when the key is in the off position.
Check to make certain glove box light is not on when the glove box door is closed and the trunk light is not on.
If you have an aftermarket radio or any added accessories make sure they are not wired direct to battery voltage.
If all that checks out, disconnect the battery negative and connect a test light between the battery and battery cable. If the light is on you have a drain in the electrical system. Leave the light connected and begin removing 1 fuse at a time until the light goes out, that will tell you what component or circuit is draining the battery.
Last resort, you may have an alternator drawing the battery down.
Good luck and let me know.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Pontiac Vibe suddenly won't start.

nutral safty switch try moving the shifter from P ... to N....P....N....P.....N

Philip Armitage

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2011

SOURCE: Daughter called me ..car wont

it sounds like you have blown fuse to the Alternator.. I don't know what car you are talking about but they charging systems vary.. But if alternator isn't getting all the power it needs it won't charge. this should be checked.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2012

SOURCE: 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee will not start

just had this happen on same type of car
drove me crazy for DAYS.. FOUND IT WAS JUST AN ALTERNATOR FUSE.!!! UNDER BLACK BOX BEHIND THE BATTERY
FIVE BUCKS AT ANY AUTO STORE...
THIS WAS AFTER SPENDING 120 ON A NEW BATTERY....
THATS ALL IT IS

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