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What is wrong if the alternator and battery were both replaced and are working but your car still does not holding a charge?
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∙ 15y ago
You have something that is ON and drawing current. Suspect, glove box light, trunk light, hood light, brake light, or a possibly stuck power window switch. this is what we thought when we had the same problem, it turns out that our alternator is ran through our computer, and the computer isn't sinding a signal to the alternator to charge the battery, i had to replace my computer and get another battery, i wouldn't drive very much if you have this problem until you get it fixed, otherwise your going to fry the battery and alternater all over again.
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