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1979 Dodge Van van won't charge
1979 DODGE VAN
85,850 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
EDROGERS
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2 POSTS
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
Jul 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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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.
Jul 12, 2009 at 8:39 AM
EDROGERS
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bought a new regulator.van starts and charges better than before, thanks.
Jul 12, 2009 at 9:03 AM
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