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Tiny
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
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  • 89,000 MILES
Battery is new but won't charge over 40%. Alternator checks good. What could be the problem?
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 1:48 PM

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Tiny
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Where did you get that number from?
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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When the battery and alternator were checked out. Printout said battery good low charge.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 2:54 PM
Tiny
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You need to test the charging system on the vehicle.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 3:04 PM
Tiny
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The charging system was checked on the car. That's why I bought a new battery when I was told it was good, but something is wrong.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 3:19 PM
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I'm wondering if the alternator regulator is bad.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 3:23 PM
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What is the voltage reading at idle with no accessories on?
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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You know getting an answer from you is like pulling teeth. The charging system was checked out at two different service centers and checked good. How would I know what the voltage reading is. I guess you don't know any more than they did.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 5:42 PM
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You know, I could say the same about you. You tell me that the charging system is working, yet it won't charge a battery. You ask me for diagnosis, yet you can't supply any data whatsoever. Good luck with your car.
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Thursday, August 25th, 2011 AT 6:33 PM

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