1994 Ford Ranger not staying charged

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 147,000 MILES
I have had the battery tested and the alternator out and tested twice. The battery still will not hold a charge. The truck will stay running as long as I charge the battery. When I am driving the truck it has no power it is dogging out. I have checked the ground wire to the alternator also and it is good. What could be the problem?
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
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Have you tested the charging voltage in the car with it running?
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 11:34 AM
Tiny
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No I have not whats the voltage suppose to be at?
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Could my battery wires be bad could that cause this problem?
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 11:49 AM
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With the engine running at idle and no accessories on, you should be seeing 13.5 to 14.8 volts. If it is not in that range, there is a problem with the charging system somewhere.
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 11:52 AM

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