I replaced the alternator and a new battery and the battery will not hold a charge

Asked by Lilfybug42 Feb 29, 2016 at 07:01 PM about the 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced alternator battery can still
  Replaced alternator battery still a challenge Will not hold a charge what can
be wrong

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There may be a parasitic draw on the battery. You would have to have a volt meter to check it. They have a video on you tube to describe how to check for this.

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