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1999 Buick Regal Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, 12 volt, Alternator.
Mileage: 158,189 miles.

Asked on July 21, 2012

Charging system isnt working

Alternator passed voltage test.yet not charging battery.i checked fuses.ok.
Avatar Asked by fgonzalez

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Replied on July 21, 2012

how do you know it is not charging the battery?? what is the voltage at the battery with the engine running??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 21, 2012

check to see if the charge lamp is working with bulb check .

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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Replied on July 23, 2012

12 volts.and it drains the battery within 5 miles.

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Replied on July 24, 2012

Is the charge lamp working on bulb check ?

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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