2001 cadillac sls battery not charging

2001 CADILLAC SLS
23,000 MILES
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LISAFOUCHA
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Battery was replace and alternator passed 5 tests indicating that it is currently working
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Problem could be coming from the computer controlled of the alternator field generation circuit-
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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LISAFOUCHA
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is there a way to test it? would it show in the codes?
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Take it to the dealer and have it tested-
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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