I drove around all day, parked my car and got in it to leave and nothing. I had to get a jump. Drove around some more parked it for about an hour and then it would not start again. Is it the battery or alternator?
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Had the battery tested and was told it was ok, but the kid struggled for a while trying to test it.
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It sounds like a classic case of a battery that will not hold or accept a charge. It could certainly be another issue as well, with the charging system for example. But in step-by-step testing, you'll need to check and verify your battery is not failing first.
Once you have a verified, known good battery that can take a full charge and hold a load, then you can check the alternator amperage and voltage output reliably.
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There is a link to some shops near you to call upon. They'll be able to give you a definitive battery test, and most of them will do it at no charge.
