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Charging problems

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If I drive with the lights off, it starts up fine the next morning. If I drive with the lights ON, the next morning the battery is dead. New batt, & new alt. Any suggestions?
 

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Moved to Tech per OP request..
 

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Have the charging system tested in the car. Almost any major auto parts store can do it for free.
 
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