i just bought a new alternator and a new battery for my 69... the battery just died and after i jump my car it will run .... when i turn off my car it has no life .... it was starting when the battery had power ... Im new to all of this any ideas?
alternator isnt charging battery
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Using a volt meter, take a reading from the battery with the engine turned off.
Then start the car, increase engine speed to at least 2K rpm's and take another reading from the battery. It should be higher.
If the battery is not charging, have it and the alternator tested at your local parts store.
If they both check out good, chances are the voltage regulator is bad.
Replace it with a Wells VR715 regulator.
Then start the car, increase engine speed to at least 2K rpm's and take another reading from the battery. It should be higher.
If the battery is not charging, have it and the alternator tested at your local parts store.
If they both check out good, chances are the voltage regulator is bad.
Replace it with a Wells VR715 regulator.
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