2005 Saab 9-3 repair Question New battery, new alternator, s

2005 SAAB 9-3
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ACENTERWALL
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2005 Saab 9-3 repair Question Front Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles

I just put in a new battery and a new referbished alternator and the battery still isn't taking a charge. What could this be?
Sep 17, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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DID U CHECK FOR ANY BLOWN MAXI TYPE FUSES ,IF ALL OK ,CHECK WIRING HARNESS ,IF OK ,THAN U MAY NEED TO REPLACE YOUR UNDER HOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER ,[FUSE BOX] THIS BOX IS A CONTROL UNIT ,CALLED [UEC] WHICH WHEN REPLACED REQUIRE PROGRAMMING ,DONE BY A DEALER ,SO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE PROBLEM FIRST,GOOD LUCK. ALSO MAKE SURE THE REBUILT ALTERNATOR IS WORKING
Sep 20, 2010 at 7:11 AM
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