Vehicle is overcharging

2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE
67,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AUSTINO
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Good afternoon, my vehicle is overcharging.Do you know what can cause this to happen?Thank you in advance.
Jun 28, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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KASEKENNY
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When you say it is overcharging, what is the actual voltage it is charging when the engine is running?

Take a look at this information. The ECM will target 14-15 volts and will back it down to 13.6 volts when needed. Let's start with what the voltage is and go from there. Thanks
Jun 28, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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AUSTINO
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Thank you for that information. yes, it is over charging when the engine is running and also the acid from the battery is leaking out.
Jun 29, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Okay. Clearly we need to replace the battery but again, we need to find out the exact voltage it is charging. There is a chance that the PCM is trying to raise the voltage due to the battery so I would replace the battery due to the leaking and retest the alternator output.

Here is a guide on how to test the alternator:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Jun 29, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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AUSTINO
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Thank you so much. you're so helpful.
Jun 30, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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Thank you. You are very welcome. Please let us know what happens or if you need more help. Thanks
Jun 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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AUSTINO
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Thank you, I will.
Jul 1, 2020 at 2:48 PM