1993 Ford Tempo battery wont keep a charge.

1993 FORD TEMPO
146,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHENEY801
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My battery wont keep a charge, changed battey, 4 times, had alternator tested 3 times, each time it passed. But i have to jump start my car, then when i disconnect the jumper cables the car dies. I found a wire that was bare, and shorted out, and replaced it, it was one of the wire coming of the started solendiod to the battery, but still have problem. Any suggestions.
Aug 2, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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with engine running what do you have for battery volts
Aug 2, 2009 at 8:18 AM
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CHENEY801
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im not sure yet, im waiting for a friend to bring me the tool to test that.
Aug 2, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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need a volt meter to do so
let me know
Aug 2, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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