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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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on my cluster the battery light started to blink
any one know why it would do this

tried to search but search is not working
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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often means the alternator is failing, but then it should be solid. get your alternator tested, if its passing, then check the grounds for your cluster
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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That's technically the charging system warning light. Do not continue to run the car, since you will run down the battery to dead, and every time a battery is driven to dead shortens its life even after a jump.

Check the alternator belt tension first. If loose, tighten.

Use the five simple checks of the charging system given about 1/3 of the way down at http://honda.lioness.googlepages.com...alternatortips to figure out what to do next.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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i thought it was something to do with voltage
thank you guys
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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check battery cables.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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seen it a couple times on different cars, always was the alternator for me.
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