Anytime I jump it, it runs fine, no problems. as soon as I remove the jumper cables seconds later service stability track service power steering all appearr on my dashboard, then the vehicle will shut off?

Hi,

If you need to jump-start the vehicle, the battery is weak. Is that the case? If it is, remove the battery, fully charge it, take it to a parts store, and have them load-test it. Since it is new, I suspect it is good, but we need to confirm.

If it checks good, then we need to check if the alternator is doing its job. All you need to check it is a multimeter or voltmeter.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Based on what is happening, either the battery is no good or the alternator isn't recharging it. Once it gets weak enough, what you described will happen. Also, while the jumper cables are still connected, you have the power the vehicle needs to run properly.

Let me know what you find or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

Thank you, I will do that.

Hello and thank you for the advice. I have charged the battery to 100 percent. My vehicle ran with no problem however the battery light now has come on and the dashboard reads service battery charging system. Also I have installed a new battery current sensor just 3 days ago, please help.

Hi

By chance, did you check the alternator output using the link I attached above?

Also, I need you to check the red wire at the alternator to make sure there is battery power to it. Power to that wire starts at the battery, goes to the starter motor, and from there is goes through a fuse and to the alternator. If there is no power present, the alternator won't charge.

I attached a schematic below and highlighted what I am referring to. Make sure power is present at that wire on the alternator. Note: It should have power at all times, to make sure not to cause a short.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.

Hello, I am having trouble locating the fuse or fuse box located between the battery and starter.

Hi,

I believe that the fuse is separate and an inline fuse. Follow the wire from the starter motor to the alternator.

Did you check for power at the alternator? I ask because if you have power to the aforementioned wire, the fuse is good.

Let me know.

Joe

Okay, do I need a voltmeter to check for power to the alternator?

Also, what is the name of that fuse if it is bad?

I'm confused can't find a fuse box.

This is what I see between the starter and the alternator.

Hi Sidney,

I don't think the fuse is in a fuse box. Rather, I believe it is incorporated into the wire between the starter and alternator.

I copied your pic above. I circled what I believe may be the fuse. Note: This is a 200-amp fuse. I am able to see the number 2 in the pic. Is that 200?

Also, to check for power at the alternator, you can use a voltmeter, a multimeter or even a simple test light. We just need to determine if there is power at the alternator from the starter. If there isn't, then the fuse is the likely cause. If there is power, we can assume the fuse is good and we need to check in other places.

As far as a test light, you can get one for under 10 dollars. I attached an example of one on amazon below. If you had that light, the alligator clip would go to the battery negative terminal, and you would probe the pointed light side on the wire you are checking for power. If there is power, the light would turn on.

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions. I'm here to help, so don't worry about asking questions.

Take care and let me know what you find.

Joe

See pic below.

Hello, I did the test light and it seems to be getting power on all the red wiring I checked from the starter to the alternator I even checked the power from the battery and it was good please tell me what's next.

Hi,

If you have power at the alternator, here is what I need you to do. Recharge the battery so that it runs. Follow the directions in this link to check if the alternator is producing what is needed. For this test, you will need a multimeter or voltmeter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

I realize the alternator has been replaced and I suggested this earlier. Let me know if you have already done this test and the results.

Let me know what you find,

Joe

Hello and thanks again for your help. I haven't done the test yet but when testing for power I found a lose wire it was connected back when I cranked up everything ran fine for about 20 minutes then my dashboard lights started flickering and the messages begin to appear again then the vehicle eventually shut off and won't turn over because the battery is drained again.

This is the multimeter I have which setting do I use to perform the test there is no plain v setting.

Hi,

I copied your pic and circled where to start. The section I placed an X over is millivolts. If you set it there, it will damage the meter.

Before testing, set it where I indicated and check the battery voltage right at the battery. It should indicate around 12v. If it is below that, we have a weak battery.

Let me know what you find,

Joe

see pic below.

This is what I read with the engine off however car won't turn over.

Won't start or the starter doesn't engage? If the starter won't engage, see if the voltage at the battery drops when a helper turns the key to the start position.

Let me know.

Joe

I ran the alternator test and the voltage drop below 10.1 then after a while the vehicle shut off.

How do I fix service battery system that all dash will read before battery drains out?

Hi,

If the voltage continues to drop while the engine is running, the alternator isn't charging the battery. We need to remove the alternator. Once that is done, take it to a parts store and ask them to bench-test it. If it fails, replace it.

I attached directions below specific to your vehicle. Take a look through them and let me know if you are comfortable doing it. Note: Make sure you have the battery disconnected before you start working on the alternator.

Also, here is a link that explains how to replace an alternator in general. I feel it is more descriptive and helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pics below.

I had already taken the alternator to the parts store and it checked out good. I think the problem is my battery charging system, how can we fix that?

Hi,

The battery charging system is the alternator. Based on your description about the battery voltage drops when the engine is running, the alternator isn't working. Now, that can be because the alternator is faulty or there could be a wiring issue.

If you checked the voltage at the battery while the engine was running and it kept dropping until the engine stalled, it is related to the alternator. I had you check power to it back a few posts. Are you sure there is voltage to the alternator?

Let me know.

Joe

Okay, after looking again there is a wire running into the alternator that I did not check because I couldn't get to it with the tester. It looks like that same wire is running from the inline fuse to the starter that I already tested were good. Do I need to take the alternator out to check that wire?

Hi,

You shouldn't need to remove the alternator to check it. Could you take a pic of its location and upload it for me to see? Maybe I'll be able to give you some ideas.

Note: Remember that the wire I am talking about should always have battery voltage (if the fusible link is good). Be careful not to short it on anything metal.

Let me know. I have a feeling that is the issue.

Take care,

Joe