I just replaced my battery and alternator and it’s still ...


I just replaced my battery and alternator and it’s still dying Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery with a voltmeter? And can you see if it's leaking or not? Yes they said something about 12 volts and it need...

I just replaced my battery and alternator and it’s still dying Mechanic's Assistant: Have you tested the battery with a voltmeter? And can you see if it's leaking or not? Yes they said something about 12 volts and it needs 15 Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2014 Kia Sorento lx Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Sorento yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes, I change the alternator, it’s a 12v alternator. I changed the battery it’s a 12 volt battery. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Ni no

Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome to JustAnswer, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I have over 22 years of experience in this field. I'm so sorry for your inconvenience and hopefully, I can help. You need to check if the alternator is getting power. If the alternator is not getting power while the vehicle is running then the fuse or wiring is at fault, if it is getting power then the alternator is defective and will need replacing again.

How can I check if the alternator is getting power
Automotive Expert
Give me a few I'll try to get you instructions. Is it a 4 cylinder or 6?

4
Automotive Expert
OK.
Automotive Expert
Red wire is the one with power.
Automotive Expert
If no power check this fuse the hilighted one

Do you have a fuse box diagram

Fuse is good, battery and alternator is good but light still on

The brand new alternator went bad

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