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Is there something wrong with your charging system if your alternator gauge reads that it's charging all the time?
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∙ 16y ago
Check with a voltmeter A fully charged battery should read approx. 12.8 volts without engine running Should read approx. 13.8-142. volts with engine running if higher than this probably a bad voltage regulator
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