charging system isnt working

1999 BUICK REGAL
158,189 MILES
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FGONZALEZ
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alternator passed voltage test.yet not charging battery.i checked fuses.ok.
Jul 21, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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how do you know it is not charging the battery?? what is the voltage at the battery with the engine running??

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Jul 21, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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DJCL
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check to see if the charge lamp is working with bulb check .
Jul 21, 2012 at 2:00 AM
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FGONZALEZ
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12 volts.and it drains the battery within 5 miles.
Jul 23, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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DJCL
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Is the charge lamp working on bulb check ?
Jul 24, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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