Battery indicator

1995 SATURN SL1
139,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RUSI
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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.
Nov 20, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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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
Nov 20, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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