1990 Chevy Caprice Alternator/ battery

1990 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
200,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVENCRIG
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The alternator wont charge the battery and it is a brand new battery. The alternator has been checked by Napa Auto Parts. They said its fine. What could be my problem and how do i fix it?
Jun 15, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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HMAC300
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you could have a burnt up fusible link not allowing the alternator to charge or there could be an inlin fuse near the alternator that is blown doing the same thing. Also if this is not a serpentine drive belt system the belt may not be tight enough. get a test light and see if there is any power going to teh alternator. there should be with the key onl.........
Jul 2, 2010 at 2:21 PM
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