electrical light (looks like battery) on dash goes on and off but car runs fine

2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
64,900 MILES
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CEDRINGTON
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electrical light on dash goes off after driving 2 or 3 miles just want to know how to get it off
Oct 12, 2011 at 1:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it looks like a battery, I recommend having the alternator tested as well as the battery. Most parts stores will do it for free with the hopes to sell you a battery or an alternator. Have that checked and let me know what you find.

Joe
Oct 12, 2011 at 1:53 AM
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