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What could be wrong if i replaced the alternator and battery and still wont hold a charge?
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You got a Nissan Maxima the battery wont hold charge what could it be?
Well, It could be your battery or alternator or both needs to be replaced but it could just be loose or corroded battery cables
What should you do if battery was not charged before installing new alternator?
My advice is to charge the battery with a battery charger before starting the engine. You will be putting a heavy load on the alternator if you allow it to charge a dead battery. This could damage the alternator.
My new battery doesn't hold a charge?
bad alternator. i had the same problem. My old battery seemed dead so i replaced it with a new one. the new one was fine for a couple of days then the battery charge light came on again. i had the alternator tested it was done for. ...or it could be bad connections or wire. have it tested.
99 astro van and it not charging?
If you have already checked the connections on the battery I would suggest testing the alternator and the battery. If the battery will not take a charge or the alternator will not give a charge you could have similar problems.
Why would a good alternator not charge a battery?
If the alternator is good and the battery does not charge, then the battery may be bad. There could be problem with the electronics. You will need to take it to a place where they sell batteries. They have equipment to check out the battery and the wiring.
My Toyota Corolla had a battery replaced but the battery light is still on?
It could be an alternator. Check with a mechanic if that is the issue.
95 Buick Riveria - what causes the battery not to charge although alternator is good?
could be a bad battery
What would cause the battery to not charge even when the alternator tests good on a 93 Mercury Cougar?
the battery could have a dead cell, this could cause it to not charge. Have the battery tested to be sure.
How much time does it take a car alternator to charge a battery?
It varies depending on how much other electronics you are using on the vehicle at the time. Could take hours. I do not recommend you charge any dead battery with the alternator if you can avoid it. it puts too much of a strain on the alternator and may damage it. Charge a dead battery with a battery charger.
MY car will start when jumped but sometimes start and die and the battery will not keep charge could this be the altinator?
could be the alternator. could be the battery, the alternator charges the battery but does not stop the battery holding a charge.could also be a bad starter motor. take alternator off and have it tested. most places will test for free
What does battery charge warning mean on Mercedes e320?
Could be the alternator is not charing correctly.
Battery keeps dying on 1990 ford bronco replaced battery and alternator what could it be?
battery hooked up backward, wires crossed somewhere or it could be the solenoid.
