Battery overcharging

Tiny
SHERRYHALL
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  • 1996 DODGE NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have gone through 3 batteries that overcharging, I have changed the alternator thinking that would solve the problem, what else can I try? This is 1996 Dodge Neon, 2.0 engine
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 AT 8:39 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have the computer controlled of the alternator field generation circuit checked out
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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Measure the voltage on the two small wires on the back of the alternator while the engine is running. One will have full battery voltage. The other one is the secret to where to go next. Holler back with those numbers.
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Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 AT 9:05 PM

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