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1995 GMC JIMMY
4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAINTERPITT
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battery light is on on dash board battery dead
Jan 25, 2011 at 5:30 AM
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FIXITMR
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charge battery and start and check voltage at battery posts should be 13.5 to 14.5 volts or a little higher. if below 13.5 alternator is not charging. have it tested at auto store and replace if bad. if alternator is good then you likely have wiring issues.
Jan 25, 2011 at 6:44 AM
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