1986 Mazda 323 charging system

1986 MAZDA 323
189,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MIKE9210
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I have a 86 Mazda 323 I changed the alternator last week cause I thought it was bad now its doing the same thing it was charging fine then it won't charge the pulley is spinning fine but won't hold a charge
Jan 30, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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MLDANIELS2000
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Check for corrosion or bad connections to battery.
Jan 30, 2014 at 1:50 PM
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MIKE9210
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Checked both negative and positive spliced down the cable wires both sides look brand-new
Jan 30, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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MLDANIELS2000
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Try going to a parts store for a battery and charging analysis.
Jan 30, 2014 at 4:20 PM