1986 Nissan Maxima Bought Yesterday Real Cheap Battery Keeps Dying Even Though

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VAPARICIO4
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I bought a Nissan Maxima yesterday for real cheap, the battery keeps dying even though the guy I bought it from put in a new alternator. He didn't connect the negative (ground) wires to the alternator and I have no idea where they go. I'm pretty sure the grounds not being connected is why but not 100% sure. Could someone tell me where the wires go or if they can think of another reason the car could be doing this. Please and thank you.
Apr 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Have you tested the alternator for charging?

Apr 13, 2013 at 3:46 AM
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