Q: I have a 2006 dodge magnum 2.7L V6 I replaced the alternator it’s brand new but car only turns on when I jump it , after about a m

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I have a 2006 dodge magnum 2.7L V6 I replaced the alternator it’s brand new but car only turns on when I jump it , after about a minute it’s shuts off

My car has 2260000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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