http://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/?src=rss:qb:qbsI have a 2002 lincoln town car and just had my ...en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/?src=rss:qb:qbsI have a 2002 lincoln town car and just had my ...http://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I have a 2002 lincoln town car and just had my alternator replaced. after 3 starts and sat for a few hours, I needed a jump. Could my battery be bad also and just needed the battery too recharge. how long doesw it take too recharge the battery</p>JWJW57questionTue, 03 Nov 2009 06:49:19 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/discount_auto_supply_stores_test_862287420103779?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Most discount auto supply stores will test your car battery for free.  If it is defective, you can just buy a new one.  Depending on the state of discharge, and on the output of your battery charger, it may take anywhere from a few hours (using a 10 amp charger) to 48 hours (using a 2 amp charger).  Also check the battery terminal connections to see if they are corroded.  Clean and reconnect if necessary.</p>IamjustcuriousIamjustcuriousmale41answer3.0Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:08:31 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/discount_auto_supply_stores_test_862287420103779?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/suspect_replacement_alternator_bad_504133073175392?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I suspect that the replacement alternator has a bad diode or the accompanying voltage regulator has a similar problem.  either will allow the alternator to charge the battery.  either will also run a battery down overnight.</p>olddadolddad66answer3.0Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:05:23 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/car_maintenance_504166183196149/suspect_replacement_alternator_bad_504133073175392?src=rss:qb:qbi