sounds more like he voltage regulator if your battery is in good standing.. On Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 11:40 AM, lillyvine@xxxxxxxxx wrote: > IM no expert.. But you should check your battery .. or have it > checked . you may have killed it in the past year and a half by the > total discharge ,that your alternator malfunction or regulator caused... > > On Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at 07:22 AM, johan C wildhagen wrote: > >> O.K. man Iv had it with my 65 charging system . >> I ran the battery down last week (lights) and suddenly I cant keep a >> charge in the battery. >> >> Iv replaced the limiter (one year old) >> Iv replaced the alternator twice (and up'd the amperes to 45) >> Iv replaced battery (1 1/2 year old) >> Iv driven it about 20 miles to recharge it (no help) >> >> the lights dim (although slightly) when the fan is blowing and I come >> to a stop. >> >> The windows slow to a crawl or stop when I activate them up or down >> while driving (and don't work at all when engine off). >> >> >> NOTE: >> I get a slight voltage reading when I hook a meter to the positive >> side of the battery and negative to ground. >> This is with the ignition off and all the fuses pulled. >> >> >> Id like to do a little sleuthing my self before I take it to a >> specialist. >> any suggestions please? >> >> >> >> Johan >> 65 LeBaron >> Washington DC >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. >> http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail >> >> >>