1987 Buick Skyhawk wont hold a charge

1987 BUICK SKYHAWK
93,167 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MANOFBRICK
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driving home at night headlights and radio on, suddenly a mile from home headlights go dim. get home and next day car wont start. jump started battery car started. drove 15 miles, shut car off wouldn't start. jump started car and went home. replaced alternator and battery. car started fine got 15 or so miles down road and head lights went dim again. car wouldnt start next day. replaced alternator again, still having same problem. any suggestions?
Feb 22, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all your fusible links and also check fuseECM-IGN 10amp, fuse no.18 10amp no.17 10amp and gauges fuse 10amp and charge indicator double check wiring-


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Feb 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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