why would the battery drain in my 1998 Jimmy when i replaced the alternator and battery.
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Asked by Lucky274 Jan 10, 2016 at 05:48 PM about the 1998 GMC Jimmy 4 Dr SLT SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced the alternator and battery. however the battery wont stay charged
and drains if  i give it gas or hit the brakes.

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dlw1016a answered 8 years ago

I would have the alternator checked....maybe you got a bad one. Happened to me. Same for battery

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Lucky274 answered 8 years ago

I had them both checked and for some reason the alternator voltage regulator failed the test on both alternators. they said it could be something is grounding it out.

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dlw1016a answered 8 years ago

hmmm. Have you had any electrical problems recently before this?

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dlw1016a answered 8 years ago

Curious, at what store did you get the alternator? Some rebuilt alt. are just garbage. They don't rebuild the whole unit, just what looks bad.

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