1999 Vauxhall Astra Battery Went Dead Bought Brand New One Twos Days Later

1999 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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my battery went dead , bought a brand new one twos days later it went dead , checked battery with car running it was running at 12.4 volts , changed the alternator for a second hand one twice the battery terminals still read 12.4 when vehicle is runnin , any ideas
Jan 15, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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What is the charge rate at the terminal (large ) on the alternator, you may have a faulty replacement alt, if it was sitting around for a long time the brushes may be stuck.
Jan 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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