whats wrong when cars needs to be charged daily

1993 INFINITI J30
130,000 MILES
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SUEVON
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i get new battery does fine for couple days then all of a sudden car just dies on me battery, lights ive tried new battery jumping car but when i jump it it starts but then when u remove jumper cables it dies completely.
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you have an alternator issue. have it checked as it needs to be charging 14-14.5 volts.

Roy
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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