1976 Plymouth Volare battery/alternater

1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THORE AATLO
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my battery won't hold a charge. when I jump start it and run it, the lights go dim shortly thereafter and the electrical guage reads discharge. Is it the battery or alternater. I know thje voltage regulator is fine.
Feb 5, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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CARADIODOC
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How do you know the regulator is ok?

This charging system is extremely reliable and easy to diagnose.
Mar 21, 2009 at 2:04 AM
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