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Charging system isnt working

Tiny
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Alternator passed voltage test. Yet not charging battery.I checked fuses. Ok.
Saturday, July 21st, 2012 AT 12:04 AM

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Tiny
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How do you know it is not charging the battery? What is the voltage at the battery with the engine running?

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Saturday, July 21st, 2012 AT 12:05 AM
Tiny
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Check to see if the charge lamp is working with bulb check.
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Saturday, July 21st, 2012 AT 2:00 AM
Tiny
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12 volts. And it drains the battery within 5 miles.
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Monday, July 23rd, 2012 AT 6:37 PM
Tiny
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Is the charge lamp working on bulb check?
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Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 AT 10:58 PM

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