2000 Dodge Caravan Charging system

2000 DODGE CARAVAN

80,559 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

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ok i had my alternator,battery,starter checked they all passed i put a new belt on, but i put a new battery in my car and soon as i start it up the battery light comes on and the battery drains in about four to five hours of driving. so my question is what else can cause this problem? thank you. fred

Feb 7, 2008 at 6:13 PM

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[quote:79800afaed="frappe"]Other Category problem
2000 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80559 miles
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ok i had my alternator,battery,starter checked they all passed i put a new belt on, but i put a new battery in my car and soon as i start it up the battery light comes on and the battery drains in about four to five hours of driving. so my question is what else can cause this problem? thank you. fred[/quote:79800afaed]
its not charging start van check volts at battery
it should be 14.5volts
check fuses and relays

Feb 7, 2008 at 6:18 PM

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