# 2006 Chrysler 300 - alternator trouble **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 17, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-alternator-trouble/192332 "2023-08-17T05:37:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Adaryl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5daacb/32.png) [@Adaryl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adaryl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-alternator-trouble/192332/1 "2023-08-17T05:37:42Z")
I’m having a problem with my 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring. My alternator isnt charging up my battery both are brand new when i turn the car on i put my voltage meter on it to check the voltage the meter goes down instead of going up and i check to see if there is power going to the alternator and its getting power i don’t have a clue of why its not charging my battery but when the vehicle stalls and shuts off my voltage reading kicks back up to 12.58 any help will be greatly appreciated ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-alternator-trouble/192332/2 "2023-08-17T16:01:13Z")
If I remember correctly, your voltage regulator is in the PCM… Check all your fuses… You can have the parts house check your alternator (bench test it)… I have seen plenty of mechanics recommend an alt replacement when it was the reg in the PCM… > **[External Voltage Regulator by-pass Kit, Chrysler Dodge Jeep and 2011 to 2014...](https://alternatorparts.com/external-voltage-regulator-high-output-alternator-kit.html)** > > Kit Gets your Alternator working again, Bypass Alternator Voltage regulator in the computer