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What would keep the alternator from charging the battery?

Tiny
CAPNMORGAN80
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  • 1999 DODGE STRATUS
  • 165,000 MILES
I have checked all links, connections and circuits, all are fine. I have also replaced the alternator and the belt. It has the 2.4L engine. Automatic trans.
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 AT 4:56 PM

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Tiny
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The voltage regulator is built into the PCM and there is an inline fuse for the output.
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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When its not charging ground the dark green wire @ pin # 8 of the pcm. If it is still not charging replace the alternator. If it is charging replace the pcm
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 AT 5:02 PM

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