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I haven't started the car for about a month after the alternator died.

Tried to jump start it today so I could drive it to the mechanic but it wouldn't start.

I attempted to remove the alternator, the alternator belt wouldn't loosen when I turn the tensioner bolt (next to the oil dip stick).

Could it be the battery is all juiced out that's why I couldn't jump start it?

Thanks in advance for any assistance given.

The battery is probably dead.

When I left my lights on and the battery died I couldn't jump start it. I had to hook the battery up to a charger.

So i need a new battery? No other way to charge the one i got?

Something like this would work assuming your battery hasn't had it.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription

JOeJOe wrote:
I attempted to remove the alternator, the alternator belt wouldn't loosen when I turn the tensioner bolt (next to the oil dip stick)
Thanks in advance for any assistance given.

Did you loosen the tensioner pulley first?

Storm wrote:
Did you loosen the tensioner pulley first?

That I haven't done lol. Will try again this weekend.

There's not a lot of room to play with under there. I think I need to invest in a higher lifting jack.

You can't jump start a car with a dead alternator! Give you 20 minutes of driving time with a full charged battery.