1996 Chevy Lumina Car will not keep charged

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
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JMARINO
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1996 Chevy Lumina 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

1996 lumina car 3.1L ls model, i have replaced the alternator, battery and my car is still unable to to keep the battery charged, i have done a voltage test from the battery which is 12v without the car running when i run the car the voltage stays around 12 volts still, think i might have a faulty alternator or is there something else that may cause this problem.
Sep 27, 2008 at 7:43 PM
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If its staying at 12v and not above 13.50 and better check that alternator again
Sep 27, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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Battery might not be taking the charge due to sulfation/dead cell
Sep 27, 2008 at 8:12 PM
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