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alternator receiving 12 vdc from battery



I aggree with bigbill .When you say the alternator is recieving 12v from the battery, its actually the other way around. Your alternator is only putting out 12v to the batt and if you already replaced the VR, I would consider replacing the alternator. Check all connections to make sure theyre clean and no corrosion.
Good luck

Erwin
05 America