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new alternator not charging battery


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Jan 11, 2026
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City
Fort Worth
State - Country
TX - USA
Vehicle Year
1996
Vehicle
Ford Ranger
Drive
2WD
Engine
2.3 (4 Cylinder)
Transmission
Automatic
i have a 1996 ford ranger, xlt, 2.3 engine, the battery light came on a couple of days ago, the battery died shortly after, i got a new alternator on warranty, set it on and still not charging the battery, i bought a new battery and still not charging the battery, i then bought a new battery cable from positive battery terminal to starter, still not charging battery, i'm now thinking it's the solenoid on firewall near battery, starter solenoid on firewall, i tested the solenoid with a light tester, the bottom bolt had power, the top bolt had no power, the top bolt has a wire that goes to the alternator, my question is does the top bolt on solenoid on firewall , should it have power, did i find the problem?
 

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