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kia rio battery drains while driving replaced altenator
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2001 Kia Rio battery drains while driving. Replaced altenator same problem.

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2001 Kia Rio 1.5l

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Replaced Altenator,clean connections

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January 10 5:50 AM (3 hours and 38 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
Use a digital voltmeter and measure voltage accross the battery with the engine idling with no accessories on. You should have 13.5-14.8 volts. How much do you have?

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