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Stephanie Coleman Posted on May 27, 2020
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My 2003 alero wont start, gauges all going wild and it won't crank at all. I've replaced alternator, battery, checked fuses, all seems fine to me.

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Replace the main earth cable complete.
Don't guess what's wrong, get it tested first.
You probably didn't need any of the parts you replaced.

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SOURCE: 99 jeep cherokee sport 4.0l 6cyl voltage will go to 19v

The problem sounds intermittent, if you put volt meter on the battery while it is at that 19volt mark/reading(on the gauge cluster) you will be able to see if it is true. If your alternator is really charging over 16volts the lights should be getting brighter then usual and/or they are burning out. Find out ASAP, if the alternator has a defective voltage regulator, it needs to be replaced. Prolong use will damage components.

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Carlos Jaen

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SOURCE: My 2003 Alero's horn doesn't

Check with a voltmeter that current actually reaches the horn connectors. If it does receive electricity, then the horn has blown..(no pun). If it doesn't receive electricity then the cable has been severed somewhere between the fuse and the horn.

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SOURCE: My 2001 Dodge Durango won't

When it won't start, will the engine turn over and try to start, or does it act like a dead battery?

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