help battery wont stay charged

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SWEETSEARRA
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My battery is being drained well driven how do i fix this and what could it be
Nov 12, 2010 at 6:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the alternator load tested start here
Nov 12, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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SWEETSEARRA
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i have plus put a brand new alternator on it
Nov 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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FIXITMR
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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+.
Nov 12, 2010 at 7:19 PM
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FIXITMR
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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.
Nov 12, 2010 at 7:21 PM