Why won't the battery hold a charge when the alternator had been replaced?
2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT
269,000 MILES
FARMER2012
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Just replaced alternator and battery had been fully charged and all checks showed everything was ok
Dec 5, 2011 at 4:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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with the motor running, the voltage at the battery should be 13.7 to 14.5 volts.
if it is and your battery is good after a load test, you most likely have a draw on the system that needs to be checked from a shop.