1990 BMW 325 batery not staying charged

1990 BMW 325
25,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ENOCHAHORNE
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car has new alternator,pretty sure its a short.or could it be something else?
Mar 10, 2010 at 8:15 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get both the battery and alternator load tested if okay and wiring -Next morning it won't crank-could be a short circuit somewhere in the electrical system draining the battery overnite.


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Mar 10, 2010 at 9:02 AM
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