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Old 01-04-2010, 11:57 AM
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when I am riding down the road and stomp the gas pedal to the floor the battery light comes on and the lights dim. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE? I have an idea but don't know for sure.
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Sounds like battery is weak, clean all terminals, have battery and alternator tested.
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i suspect alternator. do as suggested above, have the alternater and battery tested. i know most auto parts stores will do it for free
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Yup. Time for a new Alternator. But get it tested just in case.

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