Battery charging problem

2014 DODGE CARAVAN
157,000 MILES • 3.6L
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AVIONICS EAGLE
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I had the alternator tested, it produced 14Vdc. I checked the wiring from the alternator to the PCM and didn't find a problem. I have replaced the battery, alternator and the PCM. I can't find the right circuit diagrams for the charging system on this vehicle. Thanks for your help.
Nov 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Here is the wiring diagram for this vehicle's charging system. What exactly is happening? I can assume the vehicle is not charging but are you testing the charging system when the engine is running? If so, what is the voltage?

I have seen an issue with the generator sense wire or the field control wire. I assume you tested the sense wire but the field control more then likely has resistance in it and that is causing the lack of charging.

Let us know what issues you are having and we can work through this. Thanks
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Nov 14, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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