1991 Geo Metro battery wont charge

1991 GEO METRO
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MIKIE HOGGE
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Electrical problem
1991 Geo Metro Front Wheel Drive Automatic 85000 miles
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my alt is good, battry is good, but car won't charge. Cabels are good termanels are good. No shop I'v takin it too can find out why. has been doing this since 94. Alt lite wont come on to say not charging. it is a three cyl made in Canada. only car we can afford, but it is leaving us stranded way to much, put car on charger twice a day, carry 3 batteries in back to go 50 miles.. Please help.
Jan 13, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Put a voltmeter on the battery, record the reading-then start the car hit the lights and the heater record the reading,if its not over .05 to 1.5 volts from the reading before you start the car the alternator is not putting.
Jan 23, 2008 at 5:56 AM