1998 Dodge Durango Volt Regulator Problem/Battery?

1998 DODGE DURANGO
150,600 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BERNARDCOYLE
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I never had a starting problem until one evening when I left my lights on overnight. The next morning when I realized that my battery has died I decided to use my AC Battery charger to jump my truck. It worked and the truck drove fine and it never stalled. However, the next following morning I barely was able to start my truck. When the truck is running my volt meter stays at a 14 volt reading and does not stall. I know my battery is not fully recharging but I do not think it is the alternator because the truck does not stall when it runs. Could I have damaged the volt regulator or maybe need to replace my battery or maybe both? Thanks!
Aug 31, 2008 at 10:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Have the battery fully charged and have it load tested, this is the only true test for battery condition, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 31, 2008 at 10:12 PM
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