1993 Ford Taurus my car still wont charge please help

160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES PORTLAND
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iv been haveing problems with my car first we thought the battery so we got a new one then that was not it so we checked the altinator it was bad so we replaced it and still it wont hold a charge the wire from the starter sylonoid to the altinator was like broke off by the altnator side so we repplaced that we got it to charge but only at 12.2 12.4 at its peak witch really is not chargeing i dont know what to do i love this car and need it very bad to keep my job please somebody help me>?
Mar 23, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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12.5 V its the battery volts and the alternator is not charging

check wiring harness
check for power at the rear of the alternator
also do you have an internal or external regulator
Mar 23, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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