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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Battery Light Problem

Ok, heres what went down...

Coming home from playin Ultimate and my battery light starts flashing. My batter gauge is just left of the half way mark and wobbling back and forth to the left. When I kill my fan (Just fan, my A/C compressor went out before I bought the thing) the battery gauge seems to drift to the right. the Battery Light isnt on solid or off solid... it just blinks sporadicly(sp?).

So, what is everyones opinion on this matter? is it my alternator? I dont know how old she is. Maybe my battery? it is coming up on its 2 year birthday this summer.

Thanks in advance...

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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I would look at the A/C compressor (dose the pully turn) If so then the Altnator. Check the Votage first. Good luck
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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SOmeone mentioned that somewhere like AutoZone could check my alternator for me... is this true?

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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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i know sears automotive used to. Don't know if they still do or not. Worth a phone call. Also would call local autozone , pepboys, or even local autoparts store if they're any good
 
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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Yes any autozone or pep boys can check it they can even check OBD I and II.
 
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Old May 8, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Went and got my alt. checked and it passed with flying colors... this is good due my limited budget.

But here is another twist to add to the story... It hasnt given me any problems, ie-no battery light flashing, since that time I first posted. However, tonight it did it again, and I realized that I am pretty sure I havent driven her at night since the first time she started actin all goofy on me. So now I am thinking maybe something with the headlights? Ground wire?

Could this be my problem?

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