Possible alternator issue he.

Rice154 · May 8, 2018

I have a 73 Charger with a stock 340 4 barrel. I am on my second battery in two years. I’ve noticed after driving the battery is weak. Car randomly dies when turning at low rpm’s, but starts up again right away ( no sputtering or choking out, dies as of key is turned off) I’ve put a multimeter to the alternator while running and get a little over 14 volts, but like I said above the battery does not seem to be getting a charge. I used a circuit tester and did not detect any shorts. I have also noticed that the battery drains while sitting in the garage. I’ve recently replaced the voltage regulator and ignition box. Not sure where else to look other than the alternator. Thanks in advance!

bearman · May 11, 2018

Did this problem come after you replaced the two items or was it always a problem

PP1RT · May 11, 2018

Batt posts clean? Ground straps cleaned up?

mopar 3 B · May 12, 2018

Clock will drain the battery if it sets to long.

WileERobby · May 12, 2018

The 2 questions here are : Is the battery getting charged by the charging system ? Is there a circuit draining the battery while the car is off ? You may have issues with either, or both.

PP1RT · May 12, 2018

mopar 3 B said:
Clock will drain the battery if it sets to long.

For only so many times until the low battery voltage causes the contacts in the clock to arc and weld themselves together.

mopar 3 B · May 12, 2018

PP1RT said:
For only so many times until the low battery voltage causes the contacts in the clock to arc and weld themselves together.

The clock that never kept accurate time.

Possible alternator issue he.

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