Q: Charging system
I have a 2001 Plymouth Neon. Just bought a new battery and alternator. But the battery light will not go off. Something is draining the battery, because each time I go to start it, it won't budge. I'd have to get a jump. What could be the problem? Oh and another thing. I was vacuuming my car, had the radio on for 5 minutes, and the car just died
My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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