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1996 Geo Tracker Battery not charging

Tiny
MICHALE73
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  • 1996 GEO TRACKER
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,564 MILES
I have recently replaced both altenator, battery, and terminal ends. The battery still runs down. I have checked for power drains with a 12 volt test light. Discovered the radio was draining my battery. Fixed that by removing the radio. Had the charging system checked again. The technician told me that the voltage regulator had failed. I was under the impression that the voltage regulator was part of the alternator? I don't see anything in engine compartment that resembles a Voltage Regulator. I looked online for visual and find no information on a, location. The picture of a Voltage Regulator looks like it is on the back of the alternator. Can you help me out.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2015 AT 7:46 PM

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Tiny
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The radio will always drain just a tad but not enough to run battery down. The voltage regulator is inside the alternator. If you think it's the alternator disconnect large wire. Also disconnect your abs unit if you have it as that may be the problem.
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