I have an 07 Saturn Vue my battery is new the alternator ...
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Your charging system is ECM ( computer controlled.) Most non charging is a battery or the ECM. Alternators not as common of failure. One needs to use a volt meter at the battery terminals and volts should be around 13.8 -14.5 volts. lower that say 13 volts? knowing new parts? I then have to lean to the ECm and the built in regulator that controls charging and has failed. I wish it was easier, trust me. It is by design with the newer ECM controlled charging systems.
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