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My 1996 Jeep Grang Cherokee just started acting up, first the battery gauge kept dropping to 0 about a minute after starting, now it will not start without a boost and the second I unplug the battery it shuts off; I had the battery checked @ Autozone and it is good. Can anyone help please?

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Check the alternator output, with engine running and a volt meter check voltage at battery that be alternator out put voltage for the alternator, should not have less then 13.5 volt's with engine running, if less bad alternator, replace it

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