Battery indicator

Tiny
RUSI
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  • 1995 SATURN SL1
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 139,000 MILES
1995 Saturn SL1. Battery indicator on the dashboard remains on. Does it mean it is a battery problem or could it be something else. While driving noticed that the windshield wiper was moving very slowly and later the car lost power. Have purchesed a new battery but have not yet installed it. Very much appreciate your input.
Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 7:22 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be the battery or the alternator. What I recommend is this. Recharge the old battery (before installing the new one), and take the vehicle to a parts store. Have them load test the battery and check the alternator. That way you'll know which is causing the problem.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010 AT 7:31 AM

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