1998 BMW 318 alternator

1998 BMW 318
167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARINAHODGE3
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I just put in a brand new battery and the car ran for about an hour and the battery lost charge again.
Jan 3, 2010 at 7:59 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Is the charging system working? What is the voltage at the battery when running?
Jan 3, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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