Car wont start I bought a used battery less than 30 days ago

Asked by 4Myangels Jan 02, 2018 at 10:39 PM about the 1997 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car wouldnt start even with a jump.Is it the
starter or alternator and how do I find out which it
is

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A bad alternator shouldn't stop from turning over So if all your terminals are clean , a fully charged battery and the neutral safety switch is good it turn over So I'd say it's the starter

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