battery

1997 MAZDA MX3
13,070 MILES • MANUAL
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ADBUR
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my battery light is staying on
Aug 14, 2011 at 10:50 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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 12:25 AM
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