i have a 2002 jaguar x-type. my dashboard battery light came on does that mean i need a alternater

2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE
127,000 MILES
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DORIS
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my battery came on the dash board
Mar 20, 2012 at 4:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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-Could be -have it load tested at NAPA to check its condition
Mar 20, 2012 at 5:39 AM
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M3GTR8
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you could simply go to any mechanic , attach voltmeter to battery , test the voltage before and after starting the car , it should be 13v before , and a steady (i think 15v ) after , just did that a month ago .
Apr 20, 2012 at 3:03 PM