'99 Sportage Start problem

[NeilsKia]

Hi

I hope someone can help me with a problem with my 99 Sportage.

Last year, I had my mechanic replace the alternator and change out the positive battery cable connector, and it has been running fine until last Friday evening.

I came out of work, and my car would not start. The lights/wipers/radio/blowers were all working but when I tried to start up I heard a clicking noise. A jump start from another car got the engine running, and I got home.

When I parked, I cut the engine off, and tried to re-start, but all I got was the clicking noise again. I tried to use my portable jump starter, but there wasn't enough power. After removing the battery and putting it on charge for 2 hours, it was enough to get the car started. I ventured out again this morning, and was out for about 30 minutes. When I got back, I cut the vehicle off, but it would not start up.

I have cleaned the battery posts and both contact cables. Before I run it back to the mechanic, does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in adnvance
Neil

BTW The battery is a DieHard Gold and it was installed in 2005.

[mgbgt1972]

I'd start off by getting the batt and alt tested, most major parts stores will do this, however you have to remove them first!

Sounds like either the batt won't hold a charge large enough to start the car or the alt is not charging properly!