93 Buick Regal Electrical Problem

[sfsteve1]

Hi Everyone !

Can anybody offer any advice on a problem that I have? I have a 93 Regal 3.8L and it has a new alternator and battery. The problem I have is that there is no juice going into the battery. I took it to Autozone for free tests and even took off the alternator to have it tested and it passed. I have checked the fuses in all the panels and they are all good. I checked the cables and wiring to the alternator they seem fine. I am just frustrated because I can't figure this out. I have to charge the battery about daily, it's fine until I use the headlights or heater. Then the car will die in about 20 miles. It will get to a point where the amp meter goes down to nothing and it wont stay running. Has anyone run into this problem, or heard of anyone? I would be most grateful for any help. Thank You

[dreager]

Originally Posted by sfsteve1

Hi Everyone !

Can anybody offer any advice on a problem that I have? I have a 93 Regal 3.8L and it has a new alternator and battery. The problem I have is that there is no juice going into the battery. I took it to Autozone for free tests and even took off the alternator to have it tested and it passed. I have checked the fuses in all the panels and they are all good. I checked the cables and wiring to the alternator they seem fine. I am just frustrated because I can't figure this out. I have to charge the battery about daily, it's fine until I use the headlights or heater. Then the car will die in about 20 miles. It will get to a point where the amp meter goes down to nothing and it wont stay running. Has anyone run into this problem, or heard of anyone? I would be most grateful for any help. Thank You

You didnt say if battery was tested ?

[sfsteve1]

Originally Posted by dreager

You didnt say if battery was tested ?

Yes, it is brand new and was tested, also. I've checked all the fuses, all fine. It's got me frustrated I'm thinking maybe a defective wire somewhere thats not allowing any juice back into the battery from the alternator.
Any ideas ?

[regal93]

Originally Posted by sfsteve1

Hi Everyone !

Can anybody offer any advice on a problem that I have? I have a 93 Regal 3.8L and it has a new alternator and battery. The problem I have is that there is no juice going into the battery. I took it to Autozone for free tests and even took off the alternator to have it tested and it passed. I have checked the fuses in all the panels and they are all good. I checked the cables and wiring to the alternator they seem fine. I am just frustrated because I can't figure this out. I have to charge the battery about daily, it's fine until I use the headlights or heater. Then the car will die in about 20 miles. It will get to a point where the amp meter goes down to nothing and it wont stay running. Has anyone run into this problem, or heard of anyone? I would be most grateful for any help. Thank You

I had this same problem with another car and it ended up being a grounding issue. Seems there was a wire that was grounding from an "always hot" contact. Very painstaking to do it yourself. There are some tools to aid in finding a ground problem.