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hey guys i searched the threads and i can't find the answer.> Well a few days ago I installed BBK underdrive pullies, now i know that everybody says to get another alternator (3G), but i have also been told that if u don't have a huge music system u should be alright. so today I go to start the car and the starter solenoid just clicks and the car won't start, so my friend came and gave me a jump and it started right up, so i drove around for awhile and i had no problems with it dieing out, so i parked it, and i'd say about an hour later me and my friend came back out to start it and the same thing that happened before started again , now with the engine off i'm getting 12.03 volts,and when i try to start it, I have to jump it again.So I'm confused should i get the 3G alternator or should i get another battery, thanx for your help!!
 

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Have you made the pilgrimage to AutoZone or Pep Boys & asked them to check the battery & alternator in the car?
 
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you say it has 12 volts,what does it have when you try to crank it?i'd put a fresh battery in it and then check your charging system because even if it's running because you jumped it,it's not going to be an accurate measure of the charging system.
 
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No, what would they do to check it
i will go tommorow if i have to.thanx
 

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No, what would they do to check it
i will go tommorow if i have to.thanx
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They have a load tester to check both battery & alternator in the car. It will also check the alternator wiring to a limited extent. Best of all, it's free, or at least it was when I had my battery checked.
 
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its weird i just checked how many volts my battery had before i tried to start it> i had 12.02 volts and then the car started it read 12.03 volts, and i gave it some gas and it ran at 13.46 volts, should i be fine now, cuz i'm still afraid that it might not wanna start when somewhere far from my home.
 

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dont forget to check your cables.
 
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