Cold cranky amps 65

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I'm betting its the voltage regulator. Its also possible that the
"new"alternator went bad, I've had this happen. I'd start with a new regulator,
they're cheap & if its something else, you'll have a spare for when it does go
bad. If after changing the regulator & you don't see the gauge showing a fairly
high charge at first, I'd get the alternator checked out & also have the battery
checked for a dead cell.
John

johan C wildhagen wrote:

> Once again I am here, hat in hand.
> I cant figure this one out.
>
> I can jump start like a charm then immediately start up again after re
> charging the battery but cant keep it charged (after shutting down) for more
> than several hours for another startup.
>
> Nothing is running and everything is shut off.
>
> I put a new alternator in, cleaned and secured the bat cables.
>
> Battery is a good make, about 3 months old.
>
> It began about the time I fixed the "alternator" gage in the dash (it was
> leaning forward and needed to be set in place again) which now works and
> remains pointed almost motionless to the center.
>
> Would the voltage regulator (if busted) have anything to do with the
> symptoms? To me this doesn't seem so.
>
> Would a short cause this? (please no!)
>
> The lights, radio and wipers all slow or dim at stop lights even with a new
> alternator.
>
> I am learning but still clueless with electrical stuff man!
> Id really appreciate anyone's help.
>
> Johan
> 65 Le Baron
> Washington D.C.
>
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