Power issue

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ChicagoS14T
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Okay, so I started my car up after installing my turbo and after reinstalling the alternator I noticed the battery wasnt getting charged, or rather the alternator wasnt making power. I went out and got a new alternator installed it and same thing. I dont know what the issue is. I checked all the fuses and none were burned. I will run some electrical test but the battery keeps getting drained while the Alternator doesnt charge. Does anyone know what the issue could be?? Anywhere to start???


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elwesso
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are you sure the alternator connections are good?? Sometimes bad batteries wont accept a charge... you can take the car to autozone or some place like that and have them test the alternator for free.

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92SEric240SX
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Do you have automatic seatbelts?, I took it to a specialist and it turned out to be a seatbelt module. It used to drain batteries about every 1.5 to 2 months and when I tried to recharge them the same thing would happen. If that doesn't work, go to advance auto and by a battery with a warranty and exchange it a couple of times.

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Ni2s4s0aSnX
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Most likely a bad battery.

ChicagoS14T
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The battery tested fine, and sorry I didnt mention above, I have a 95 S14 SE which means I dont have automatic seat belts. There is a possibility its the ground but I have no clue.

ChicagoS14T
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THe issue is that the alternator doesnt put out enough charge to charge the battery and when you disconnect the battery while the car runs, the car dies.


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