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Posted by SVT_AMRIT (Member # 11311) on :
 
so a couple weeks ago i noticed my battery sign would come on then off it also had died a couple times and needed jump to start, so i bought a new battery ran great for a couple days but light was still on a week goes by and today i drive it and park my car and when i try starting it it wont start... could this be alternator not charging or starter? battery new so i doubt its the battery please if anyone can help thanks
 
Posted by BTLD GT (Member # 5229) on :
 
the battery light on means the alternator is not charging

Daniel
 
Posted by stanger00 (Member # 13818) on :
 
Alternator issue.

In the future buy a cheap DMM (digital multi meter) and when this happens again put the leads in your battery and see if the alternator is pumping out 13.7+ volts at idle. If it doesn't it probably needs to be replaced.
 
Posted by CAMD FOX (Member # 11891) on :
 
Take the alternator out and have it tested at a parts store before you start throwing money at it. The alt test is free.
 
Posted by 1RaReSnAkE (Member # 7951) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SVT_AMRIT:
so a couple weeks ago i noticed my battery sign would come on then off it also had died a couple times and needed jump to start, so i bought a new battery ran great for a couple days but light was still on a week goes by and today i drive it and park my car and when i try starting it it wont start... could this be alternator not charging or starter? battery new so i doubt its the battery please if anyone can help thanks
Another thing to check for is a loose belt. Our alternators are driven by the super charger belt. If it is too loose, it will slip and cause the battery light to flicker. Just another thought.
 
Posted by 95gtdrop (Member # 7478) on :
 
On svtp

There seems to be tons of issues with the 03-04 alternators going out.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Common problem. Change it.
 




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