Car electrical issue

Tiny
COLTS FAN
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
Installed new battery and new alternator and car battery still gets drained, wont hold the charge
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 AT 1:33 AM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
  • MECHANIC
  • 1,730 POSTS
You need to test all power/ground cables. Just because they look good doesn't mean they are, Use a voltmeter to test for high resistance/breaks in the wires and cables, as well as corrosion/looseness.
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