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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Hi all, I hope this is the correct place to post this message. I have a 2002 4-door Chevy Blazer. It has always been really good to me. I've hardly had to make any repairs at all. Last week, I went to start it, and it sounded like it was going to, and then I just started getting that clicking noise. We jumped it, and it was fine. (I thought someone didn't close my hatch good enough). So the next day, same thing. I took it to Auto Zone, and the guy said it was the alternator. (The battery is only about a year old). I had my mechanic change the alternator. I picked it up and it was fine. Now I go to start it tonight, and same thing...it won't start. Any ideas?

I just paid it off...doesn't it figure?

Thanks in advance for any help!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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If the alternator was bad then the battery wasn't being charged. It probably just needs a good charge
 
Old Jun 23, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks so much. Do I just put it on a regular charger? And also, after I jumped it last night, it started this morning, but it may not start this afternoon. Is it possible it's the starter?
 
Old Jun 23, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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A deep cycle charge would be best. When you try to start it, do all the lights come on and you hear a click? Or do the lights not come on? If the lights are coming on and you don't hear the starter then its the starter. If the lights don't come on, its the battery.
 
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