Asked in Asian CarsCar Batteries
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Car Batteries
Why after you replace a car battery would the car try to die when applying the brakes?
Answer

Wiki User
November 06, 2007 1:06AM
Perhaps the alternator is not keeping the battery charged properly
Check the output of the alternator with a voltmeter
a fully charged battery should read approx. 12.8 volts without the engine running
With the engine running readings should go to approx. 13.8-14.2 volts
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