2004 Chevrolet Cavalier charging

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
200,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KENNYB33
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We have a 2004 Chevy cavalier with a 2.2 eotech motor the charge light came on and it died the alternator tested bad so we replaced the battery. Alternator and belt its still not holding a charge I've checked the fuses and all check good if were driving it and the battery starts to go dead it won't shift out of low and the rpms run really high also at night you can see the lights flicker as well as the guages has anyone had this problem I'm so lost
Jun 4, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You said the alternator tested bad but said you only replaced the battery?Is this correct or was that just a typo?
Jun 4, 2014 at 10:22 PM
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KENNYB33
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Sorry it was a typo we have replaced the battery the alternator and the belt and I have to keep charging the battery I have checked the fuses and they are good
Jun 5, 2014 at 3:54 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?
Jun 5, 2014 at 6:13 AM
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KENNYB33
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I have access to one what should I do
Jun 5, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Key in the run position engine off see if the two red wires to the alternator has battery voltage?My guess is the red wire with nut holding it on doesnt have power.
Jun 5, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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KENNYB33
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I will try that and let you know what happens thank you so much I guess I should have been a mechanic in the army instead of a tanker lol
Jun 5, 2014 at 8:44 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You need both someone to fix the tank and also drive it.
Jun 5, 2014 at 9:08 PM