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The battery symbol lights up on your dashboard car wont start Battery seems ok Replace alternator?
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Do the headlamps work while cranking the starter? If not focus on your battery and cables. Jump start the car and have the system tested before you throw more dollar bills at this problem; it could be the alternator but have it tested first.
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Where is the fuse that is between the alternator and the battery on a 1996 Chevy Astro 4.3L?
The fuse between the battery and alternator is a fusible link in the small wire that hooks up to the battery terminal along with the regular battery cable. It looks like a thick spot in the wiring. To replace, the cable must be replaced. .
2000 Dodge Intrepid that is draining the car battery alternator is checking out as good car is constantly pulling 1.2 amps when not running Any ideas?
Battery has a dead cell, need to replace battery
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replace the alternator
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Either your battery is discharged or dead. caused from 1) alternator not working or 2) Battery life span is over - recharge battery at Any auto parts store . if not recharging . replace battery .
When i turn the key on may 2000 impala to start it the dashboard lights start flashing radio turns on and car won't start the battery was drained what is wrong?
try checking the alternator try charging the battery with a car battery charger or getting a jump from a friend's car to get it to turn over
Why your alternator does not charge the battery in your Pontiac firebird 1991 v6 3.1l you have bought new alternator What shall you do?
Repair the alternator to battery connections or replace the battery.
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What is a way to check alternator car should stay running if battery is disconnected?
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It's not at all uncommon. A failing alternator can easily damage a battery.
My car battery is boiling?
Disconnect it. let it cool and replace it. If you battery is boiling that is an indication the alternator is overcharging the battery. Have the alternator checked at any auto parts store.
Do you need to replace the battery on your 2000 Honda Accord V6 when you replace the alternator?
Only if the battery fails the load test.
How do you tell if car alternator is bad?
The battery light will be illuminated on the dashboard and later the battery will go flat as it is not getting charged Garages can check this for you if your battery is frequently getting flat.
Why is your battery dashboard light on in your 1996 Saturn sl?
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Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,Charge it, replace it,test the alternator,
How do you replace the alternator on a 1990 Buick Regal?
Disconnect the 1990 Regal battery. Remove the alternator belt. Unhook the wiring from the alternator then unbolt it. Remove and replace the alternator then reconnect the wiring, belt, and reconnect the battery to finish the installation.
Toyota gt four alternator wont charge battery?
Check fuses first. If fuses are good, check the voltage from the negative battery cable to where the wire bolts onto the back of the alternator. (With the engine running). If you can't reach the back of the alternator, then measure across the posts of the battery. Voltage should be about 14 volts DC. If lower than that, replace the alternator. When you replace an alternator, it's a good idea to replace the battery, as a precaution.
What does the battery light mean on the dashboard of your 306?
it means your battery isn't charging from the alternator, could be a fault either with the alternator or your aux drive belt maybe snapped is the most likely causes
