Brand new battery isn't getting a charge from the brand new alternator
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Brand new battery isn't getting a charge from the brand... - 12/1/2007 12:07:43 PM
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alreadypuking
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I just bought and installed a new battery and alternator. I thought it would solve my problem, but it didn't. A charging system test showed that the battery was getting enough juice. However, after running the car for about 10 minutes the charge light comes on and the battery obviously quits charging because it will only start 1 or 2 times. My car is sitting in the parking lot dead because I'm stumped. I thought maybe, just maybe it could be something as stupid as a bad fan motor taking up too much power, I thought it could be that because that's about how long it takes for the fan to kick in if its just idling and if I start it up and immediately take off, it kicks on as soon as I pick up speed. Any help or advice is welcome!
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RE: Brand new battery isn't getting a charge from the b... - 12/1/2007 7:24:50 PM
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spudsterier
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check the connections on the alternator and make wure they are screwed down and plugged in all the way......and clean the battery clamps...
what year is the car???
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RE: Brand new battery isn't getting a charge from the b... - 12/2/2007 10:20:59 AM
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alreadypuking
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2000, Yeah, I've checked, re-checked, and re-re-checked they alternator wires and ground. and i've replaced the terminal connections to the battery, both neg and pos.
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RE: Brand new battery isn't getting a charge from the b... - 12/2/2007 10:39:08 AM
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alreadypuking
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And I've confirmed, its NOT the rad. fan
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