1990 Saab 900 alternator

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JENILYN
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1990 Saab 900 Two Wheel Drive Manual 14700 miles

I have a brand new battery in my 90 Saab 900. I recently have been stuck with a dead battery out of the blue.. SOMETIMES when i wait a good 10 mins or so I can re-start it and it will start..but not all the time. if i jump it it starts right up. when you unhook the cables the cars dies instantly.. can charge my battery fully to 1 and only make it 20 miles or so b4 cars power just dies.. is this the alternator?? lose cable?
Mar 29, 2009 at 12:36 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Suspect faulty alternator. Have alternator tested. Also ensure cables are clean and tightened properly.






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