battery

1997 MAZDA MX3
13,070 MILES • MANUAL
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ADBUR
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my battery light is staying on
Aug 15, 2011 at 5:50 AM
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Check alternator out put with the engine running, put a volt meter across the battery set it on 0-20 volts, you are looking for around 14.5 max, if not, check the terminals are clean and tight and have the alternator checked for internal faults, start here.
Aug 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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