2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Battery won't hold charge

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
76,000 MILES
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KEN BONACKER
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Changed alternator still only showing 12.00 amp battery light coming on on dash changed starter alternator not charging battery put amp test on alternator with car running still draining battery I've checked all the fuses still can't figure out why alternator is only showing putting out 1200 amp
Jun 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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JDL
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My info says 105 amp alternator.

With everything off, do you have battery voltage at the generator bat. terminal? Also, because the pcm has control over the generator, might be charging system trouble codes? Check for codes.
Jun 30, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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