1995 Lincoln Continental battery lite on will not stay char

1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RCISSNE
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the alternator is putting out juice, i changed the battery, it runs fine for awhile then dies and will not start, battery dead.
Sep 15, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is the charging voltage across the battery with the engine idling and no accessories on.
Sep 15, 2010 at 1:36 PM
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RCISSNE
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i will get back to you with the answer to your question, the car is at the farm, and it will be a bit before i go there.
thanks for your quick response Riley
Sep 15, 2010 at 2:17 PM
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RCISSNE
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the volts going across the battery 12.17
Sep 15, 2010 at 4:23 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If that was with the engine running, then your charging system is not working. If you have already tested the alternator, then test for power at the main terminal of the alternator with the key OFF. If you have no power, check the fusible link in that line.
Sep 15, 2010 at 4:30 PM