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Help battery wont stay charged

Tiny
SWEETSEARRA
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
My battery is being drained well driven how do I fix this and what could it be
Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 6:33 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have the alternator load tested start here
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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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I have plus put a brand new alternator on it
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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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Auto parts stores will check charging system for free. Or if you have a volt meter set it for DC and check battery posts with car running with wipers and lights on it should read at least 13 volts or more up to 14+.
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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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On testing if it shows 12v or less than have alternator removed and tested. If good then you may have a wiring issue.
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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 7:21 PM

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