my battery

2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
102,684 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JODY94
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my battery keeps over charging
Nov 23, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have ALT put put checked suspect faulty Regulator
Nov 23, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Get the alternator tested. If the voltage regulator is bad, the battery would be overcharged.
Nov 23, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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JODY94
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ihave had two alternators put on allready
Nov 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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ECM controls ALT output so if voltage to BATT exceeds 15.5V ECM is at fault
Nov 23, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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