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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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ok now another question for you i noticed sometimes when i turn my key on but NOT start my battery light is on and other times its not, is this a problem or normal??
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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It should turn on but only stay on for a few seconds... it doesn't come on at all?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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lol all depends sometimes its on only for 2 seconds then other times its dont light at all
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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You're probably fine, but it wouldn't hurt to check the batts just to be safe.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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ok they are brand new just put them in 2 days ago 1000CA 850CCA, and cleaned and tightned my grounds today
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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On the top of the alt there is a connector that plugs in check that. IIRC that is what controls the light on the dash.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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ok i'll pop that out and clea it with some contact cleaner...
 
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