1997 Bmw 318i Battery Light Came On Seems Dim Push Gas Also Took Terminal Off

1997 BMW 318I
203,000 MILES
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LARRYPARKS
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My battery light came on but it seems to dim some when i push on gas also took battery terminal off while car was running and the car shut off.
Jan 3, 2013 at 2:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it should and never,never do that again. it sends voltage spikes all over the place. it is not a test for anything

your alternator has a bad diode. the alternator needs to be replaced

Roy
Jan 3, 2013 at 2:23 AM
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