1997 Chevy Cavalier BATTERY LIGHT

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 122K miles

The battery light comes on when I start and stays on especially when I accelerate over 35 miles. The battery was bought in March 2005.

Now also the ABS light came on steady.

What can I do about the battery?

Thank you.
Oct 28, 2008 at 10:17 AM
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Hi there,

This will not be the battery, get the alternator charge rate checked as if the charge rate is to low this will bring on the battery (charge ) light, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply. In fact I had the alternator checked for "healthiness" and it was almost at 0%. So, I now have to replace the alternator, sigh, and be out about $250. Oh well.
Oct 29, 2008 at 12:48 AM
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Hi there,

These things do happen, but it is far better than being stranded on a cold wet night miles from home,

good luck & thanks for using 2carpros.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 29, 2008 at 8:54 AM
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