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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Okay so I was driving today nd I Noticed my battery light came on and went away. Now im sitting in my car and turning the wheel nd the light keeps coming and going. I dont wanna play games nd replace my battery, altinator nd belt. Can someone tell me what it is please
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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Start by check your belt tension and condition.

Then with your engine of with a voltmeter set to 20 v check the voltage in the battery it should be more or less 12.2v to 12.6v

finally repeat the same but with the engine running you have to see 14.something.
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Thank you. I already checked the altinator belt nd it seemed as tight as usual ill check my battery later
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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From experience it's usually the first sign of a bad alternator. Do as "carlos8" stated and perform those tests. Alternately since your car is still drivable you can take it to your local parts store and ask if they can perform the tests for you (it's free in my area, whether the alternator is on the car or removed they can test it).
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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If they can test it in car thst would be gr eat. Ill run to some shops tmrw
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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In the future, you must mention your car and mods whenever you create a tech thread.
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