What can it be ?

2001 HYUNDAI SONATA
57,000 MILES
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ROCCO167
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My brake and battery light came on and my power steering goes out at the same time. recently the battery went dead also, I was able to recharge it.the alternator out put indicates 16 volts.
May 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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16 volts is way too much so you need to resolve that issue first. These problems could be related but get the charging system fixed first, probably a new alternator.
May 9, 2012 at 5:50 AM
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