The current starter battery is not recharging. I would like to know if there is a problem with the alternator or battery charging mechanism. If so, is there a replacement part available ??

You need to systematically remove fuses until the battery drain goes away. Once you have identified the circuit that is draining the battery you can make a decision what to do. If you're lucky it's a circuit that is not important and you can simply leave the fuse out.

It would appear that steps need to be taken to determine the current draw . it can not unless there is a circuit for it to do so . Disconnect the earth strap from the battery and insert an amp meter in the circuit . IF there is a circuit for the current you will read that current and that will point to what unit is capable of using that current with out serious effect. Low current (up to 3amps ) indicates lights so check boot light still on-glove box light on- interior light on-head light module faulty etc.; Higher draw then look for ECM working when it should be off--sensors operating from shorts __HO2s sensor ABS unit operating. Starter motors I would discount because if the solenoid was operating the starter would be spinning the motor. Check that the audio systems are not operational with out making noise .Units I would be checking would be automatic units that draw through a relay and a check for this would be to watch the amp meter for a change as each power wire to the relay/s was removed and re installed . IF you find a relay that causes a variance I would replace that module and recheck the current draw.

I ran into this problem along time ago on a chevrolet beretta i replaced the alternator and then the battery and it still wouldnt charge come to find out it was the red wire that runs from the battery to the starter the end that connects to the starter was broke and wouldnt let the battery recharge, so this is what i would check next the part only costed about 50 cents at the parts place and is very easy to replace. hope this helps.

No. Not right away.

Over-simplified, the (+) post of the battery is connected to the starter via the starter solenoid, ignition system, the alternator and the the fuse box. The battery's main purpose is to (1) provide a large amount of current for a short time (2) provide power any time the alternator isn't turning.

If you start the engine, and then remove the (+) cable from the battery (and insulate it from touching anything metal on the car) the engine will continue to run - but the battery will not recharge. The alternator would normally provide power to meet the electrical requirements of the car, ignition and slowly recharge the battery. If the battery is diconnected - it cannot recharge, After repeated starts without recharging the battery (either via traditional battery charger or connection to the car's alternator), it will no longer have sufficient charge to crank the engine over.

There are other benfits to leaving the battery connected - it acts as a large power conditioner or filter. It minimizes buzz, hiss, clicks from speakers and improves power quality to the rest of the electrical system by preventing voltages from dropping too low under intemittant heavy electrical loads while driving. If the cable is removed and it should touch the grounded metal of the vehicle, the engine would stop and it is very likely that the voltage regulator has been damaged beyond repair and require replacement. This part is often located inside the alternator and can be an expensive fix.

I hope this answers your question & good luck!

There MUST be a generator attached to the engine of your genset to recharge the battery as starting current greatly reduces the charge of the battery. The solar panel was designed to "trickle" the battery to keep the battery "fresh".

A discharged battery should be recharged with an external battery charger--about 2 to 3 hours with a high-current (10 to 30 amps) charger, overnight with a low-current charger (2-4 amps). Check the battery voltage after charging and the engine running--it should read about 13.5 volts if the the alternator is working. It will read 12.6 or less volts if the alternator is bad, or the fuse link is blown in the wire that runs from the alternator output to the starter solenoid connection where the positive battery cable is connected. Once the battery is charged, take the car to Autozone or similar business that will provide a free check of the battery and charging system if you don't have access to a voltmeter. Hope this helps!

What you can do is go to Auto Zone or most any part store and have them check the battery and charging system.They will do this for no charge.The other thing you can do is make sure all the wires that get hooked up to the starter were hook up.There are some fuseable link wires that go on here that might have not gotten hooked up.Hope this helps.Good luck.

If the battery is bad it will not hold a charge. Have your battery checked a the local parts house or your mechanic. Also have the charging and starting systems checked to insure they are working properly. Battery should have a reading of about 12.8 volts, alternator should be putting out between 13 and 14 volts. Starter should not draw to many amps.

My name is Ron,I will try and help you.Was this battery on the vehicle when the original alternator was on the vehicle?If so It is possible that the alternator was the begining of all the problems.The alternator produces ac voltage,12 volts ac,like house current.This is called alternating current,back and forth as you may.Before the ac voltage can leave the alternator,it is converted into dc voltage(directional current).This dc current only moves in one direction,thats why there is a positive and a negative.Diodes cause the ac voltage to only go in one direction( dc volts) there for creating dc volts,12 volts.These diodes are made to allow current to pass threw them only one way,current can not go backwards threw these diodes,unless they burnout,then they will allow voltage to leak out ,going backwards,creating ac voltage,therfore charging your battery up and having a battery with some ac voltage,or a lot of ac voltage.If this has happenned any motors ,such as starter motors will not turn to start a vehicle,cause they do not know witch way to turn.The battery will not be salvagable.Get the battery checked ,and ask them to check it for ac voltage,They might think your crazy but it happens,more than you think,a lot of mechanics dont know this,so you may have to ask more than 3 or 4,before you get a mechanic to understand .this is just a suggestion to try.Ac voltage will cause the battery light to light up.also check battery connections at battery and alternator for looseness and black corrosion,battery terminals most likely will have this.The large post on the alternator is the out put wire to the battery,Add another battery wire or small cable to the back of the alternator to the battery and see if this does the trick.May be this will fix ya,,[email protected],,,for more help

Have your battery, alternator , and starter checked. you can check them yourself if you have a little mechanical know how. it is either not running any current to the starter because the battery is dead and will not recharge. It may be old and you need to replace it. If the alternator is bad, it will not charge the battery. If both the battery and the alternator are GOOD, your starter is bad.