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Barbara Bach Posted on Sep 09, 2015
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After installing a new AC, charging system and checks out good,cold air. Next moring zero electrical in car. Zero power from battery although battery checked out as good. Please advise

  • Howard Pfeiffer
    Howard Pfeiffer Sep 09, 2015

    The Battery can sometimes test OK after charging, but could still be hiding a bad cell...please check again?

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Could be dirty battery post connections, not allowing alternator to charge battery...hope this helps.

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