TheBandit

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So, I've noticed recently that if I have my headlights on at night that the charge battery light comes on. It gets worse if the radio/sub is on.This usually only happens around idle, which immediately told me alternator.. Took the alternator to Advance and it checks out just fine. I have an Optima Red Top that's maybe 5 yrs old, but my understanding is that those should last for damn near forever. Also something that just crossed my mind was that I did install new slim fans that may be using more electric than the previous ones. Unfortunately electricity has never been something that I have excelled at understanding.

With that being said, any ideas?

Thanks!

Michael

jayc72

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Get a second opinion on the alternator. This is what mine did when it **** the bed.

Mach929

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i'd say alternator, i'm on my 3rd with only 47K

Doppelgänger

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Did you test it while having a box of Krispy Kremes in your "need to know" pose just outside Area 51?

Preluding

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start by checking belt tension and the condition of the belt. Same belt runs water pump so you don't really want that one to go.

TheBandit

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Yea, it really seems like the alternator. If it was a $20 part I would have done it already, but they want like $150. I guess I should prob just bite the bullet and hope for the best. Anyone know of any cheaper sources for an alt?

Thanks
Michael

Joe Perez

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