1995 Rover Metro power failure

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SUERIGS
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Electrical problem
1995 Rover Metro Manual 74000 miles

i bought a new battery,had the alternator checked,had leads looked at,but still when i put the lights on or anything electric i lose all power in the battery,and it wont star,do you have any idea what the problem is please please help.

thanks sue.
Jan 30, 2009 at 6:14 AM
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DAVE H
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Is the alternator giving a charge of 13.5 volts with engine running .. if not it needs replacing .. let me know
Jan 30, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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