Hi folks. I have a 2008 Coupe which I purchased new in 2010. A month ago, it began to not start. I hear the rapid clicking sounds so I think the starter is good. I jumped the battery, and it starts up quickly. Did that several times and decided to get a new battery at Costco. Long story short. I took the battery to a local Chrysler dealer and had them replace my battery. On the way home, I stopped over at a few places and the car started quickly and powerfully two times. On the third time, it only clicked rapidly but won't start. Had to jump it, but it would not start. Persisted with the jumper cable on for 5 mins and it finally started. I got home -- which is only about 2 miles from last jump -- and tried restarting but it won't start. Just the rapid clicking.


Questions:
1. Does that seems like my alternator is bad?
2. Any thoughts on what devious thing my dealership could have done to create a new problem that didn't exist before?
3. Any other thoughts?


I'd really appreciate your thoughts.


My first try will be to get the batter replaced at Costco and see if the current battery was just a lemon.
If that does not work, take it to the dealership. I'm a bit suspicious though.


Mike