alternator charging but will not charge battery could it be a wirebroken or corroded

1995 MERCEDES BENZ S320
144,450 MILES
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ROBERT BUCKNER SR
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tested alternator twice to be sure, there is awire harness that connect the starter and alternator, car will crank there is no fire getting back to my battery. battery is brand new
Dec 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Crank at where?
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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FIXITMR
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does sound like wiring/fuse issue.
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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so what is voltage at starter? that is where alternator and battery merge.you did test alt voltage on car while running?
Dec 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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