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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Why is my battery light flashing?
Its flashing pretty fast, like twice as fast as an blinker.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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When does it do it? All the time, or under acceleration? The belt may be slipping or the alt. might be giving out.
 
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I'd bet the alt gave up the ghost, Run down and have it test for sure though.
 
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turns out the ring terminal on the main wire was broken. Looks to be a simple fix. Thanks guys.
 
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Sounds good, it's always the simple things that get overlooked!
 
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