1998 Mazda Protege draning battery

Tiny
ADMIRAL8411
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  • 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
I've replaced and tested a new alternater put in a new battery and replaced the postive and negative wires replaced the spark plugs and wires and a new distribulater and yet the car can only last a few rides before it dies out im at a loss and can't think of any else
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 10:24 AM

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Tiny
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You will need a volt meter.

With everything hooked up like normal.
And the battery fully charged.
The battery should have 12.6 volts with the engine off.

Now start the car, it should be above 13.
If it is not, then the car is not charging.
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 11:44 AM

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