1994 Dodge Spirit charging system

Tiny
YOUNG2
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  • 1994 DODGE SPIRIT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 184,000 MILES
In response to my prior message I did have my charging system checked, I was told I needed an alternator. However when starting my car after it sat overnight my battery voltage is back to normal. How can my alternator need replacing if my battery is recharged in the morning. Only when driving after the first four miles or so does my battery voltage drop to between 8 &10 volts on my guage. This only happens when my car engine tempature drops to normal. Thank you john young.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,744 POSTS
Worn brushes can be temperature sensitive because they expand when warmed up. Holler back or e-mail me directly for diagnosing instructions. Brushes can be replaced without removing the alternator. Brush assembly is less than 20 bucks if you have the small silver Nippendenso unit.

Caradiodoc
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 2:07 AM

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