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Why would the battery run at 19?

Tiny
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Battery runs hot at 19. A refurbished computer was installed and after about a week it did it again. He replaced with a brand new computer and alternator and battery. After a week it has done it again.
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 2:28 AM

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Tiny
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I believe the regulator is built into the computer (PCM). Check to make sure all grounds to the computer are good. Don't run the vehicle with it doing that. You will end up burning other electrical items up and it could cause a fire.
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 2:42 AM
Tiny
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Also blow up the battery-BTDT its overcharging the battery
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 3:37 AM
Tiny
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What is btdt?
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 4:26 AM
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Been there done that
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 AT 5:22 AM
Tiny
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Any ideas what would cause the battery to overheat? What should be checked?
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 AT 7:53 PM
Tiny
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The alternator is putting out too much power. It needs to be regulated. The regulator isn't doing its job.
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 AT 8:27 PM

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