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Jul 4, 2009 | 11:38 AM

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Car Losing Power

So a while ago i noticed that my battery was draining little by little. So when it finally died I just replaced it because it was a 5 year old battery. So it ran fine for about a week and then it died again, so i went ahead and replaced the alternator. Worked again for about a week and then it died again. Now its to the point where I jump the car and get it up to 14 volts and it drains in a matter of 2 miles or less. Any ideas on what else it could be? I guess I'm going to have the battery checked out tomorrow, even though its 2 weeks old.

Jul 4, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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make sure the alternator is install correctly

Jul 4, 2009 | 12:40 PM

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yeah you might want to check that little red wire going to the alternator and make sure it isn't loose or pulled out of the connector

Jul 4, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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alright i'll double check the all wires that i can. i took the battery to get charged just for the hell of it even though its new. i guess ill take the alternator to get it checked too. if anybody else has any ideas let me know

Jul 4, 2009 | 06:39 PM

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Its most likely the excitor wire....the little red wire plugged into the alternator. Replace it. $10.00 off ebay. Splice it on with butt connectors and shrink wrap.

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