why would the battery run at 19?

1994 JEEP WRANGLER
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SHERID
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Battery runs hot at 19. A refurbished computer was installed and after about a week it did it again. He replaced with a brand new computer and alternator and battery. After a week it has done it again.
Nov 15, 2011 at 2:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I believe the regulator is built into the computer (PCM). Check to make sure all grounds to the computer are good. Don't run the vehicle with it doing that. You will end up burning other electrical items up and it could cause a fire.
Nov 15, 2011 at 2:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Also blow up the battery-BTDT its overcharging the battery
Nov 15, 2011 at 3:37 AM
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SHERID
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what is btdt?
Nov 15, 2011 at 4:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Been there done that
Nov 15, 2011 at 5:22 AM
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SHERID
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Any ideas what would cause the battery to overheat? What should be checked?
Nov 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The alternator is putting out too much power. It needs to be regulated. The regulator isn't doing its job.
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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