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1979 Dodge Van van won't charge

Tiny
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  • 1979 DODGE VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,850 MILES
I have a 79' dodge van and just replaced the alternator and it still won't charge could it be the regulator or whats wrong
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 AT 11:36 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, it could be the regulator.

You can do a full field test to check the alternator, but since it's new, you probably don't need to.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009 AT 3:39 PM
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Bought a new regulator. Van starts and charges better than before, thanks.
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