2002 Chevy Cavalier potential causes and repair options

54,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JILLSHELICOPTER
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the charging system light has started coming on today,and this just started about 4 hours ago.
Feb 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Take car to any autoparts store for a free charging system test.
Do this during day, so you do not use any unnecessary loads on alt. (headlights, AC, etc.).
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:15 AM
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JILLSHELICOPTER
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thanks took car to repair shop where I work did as you suggested no problem found
Feb 19, 2009 at 2:32 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Is your battery/charging ligh off?
Feb 20, 2009 at 12:38 AM
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JILLSHELICOPTER
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yes it is off had full diagnostic done within 24 hours due to past experience with other cars and strange electrical problems will monitor very carefully thanks
Feb 22, 2009 at 4:55 AM
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