1991 Chrysler Le Baron charging problem

Tiny
JOHNJESS420
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  • 1991 CHRYSLER LE BARON
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,000 MILES
Battery does not charge if batery is replaced the car runs fine I have tested alt. And it works cpu has been replaced I also have traced the wires from Alt. To batery and from the fuse box there dosebt seem to be any damanged I am perplexed I dont know if it could be a jump wire I am out of ideas and just had baby and need car running any ideas?
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 3:17 AM

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Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_lebaron_alternator_1.jpg



With everything turned off, is the bat terminal hot? With engine running are the field terminals hot?

If you took a couple of voltage readings across the battery terminals, engine off and then running. The second reading should be higher than the first.

Another thought is a battery drain.
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 12:56 PM

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