Battery won't keep charge

Asked by Syreeta Jul 20, 2019 at 01:51 PM about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan eX FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Replaced starter, bought brand new
battery replaced alternator battery won't
keep a charge what could it be

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What is the voltage at the battery with van turned of? What is the voltage, van running? If the battery voltage is below 12v, van not running, battery is bad. Also, check for things being left on like lights that could be draining the battery.

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