car dies, battery dies

1997 FORD TAURUS
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CON0627
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i put a new alt. and battery in car but it still dies
Feb 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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FIXITMR
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did you test voltage at battery when car running? should be 13.5 14.x if not alternator i not charging.
Feb 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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check under hood fuses and fusible links if it applies.
Feb 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM
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