1995 Buick Regal Battery problems

1995 BUICK REGAL
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SPEREZ36
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The car has a new battery, and every morning I am having to jump start the car. Recently, while I was driving on a regular dry day the "low-trac" light came on, and the car stopped. Once, again I had to jumpstart it. The alternator wash checked, and I was told it was working fine.
Apr 24, 2008 at 2:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would ask yore auto electric shop to do a amp draw test on the charging system, the alt may have a faulty diode which will drain the battery over night, but still allow the alternator to show a reasonable charge rate.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:04 AM
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