Car electrical issue

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
6 CYL • FWD
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COLTS FAN
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installed new battery and new alternator and car battery still gets drained,wont hold the charge
Dec 15, 2010 at 1:33 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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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.
Feb 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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