1999 Dodge Caravan Battery

Tiny
OZZIETHE1ST
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  • 1999 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
This is regarding the battery. The van will not start unless I jump it. However with the van not running the battery reads 12.6 volts and With the van running it reads 14.5 volts due the alternator running. Could the Battery still be considered bad or is it a different problem?
Also when I use jumpers the other vehicle must be running to turn over the motor on the van.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 AT 8:36 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The only truly accurate test of a battery condition is a load test, this must be done with a fully charged battery, also make sure all the terminals are clean & tight, including all earths, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, August 15th, 2008 AT 12:24 AM

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