2004 Mazda 3 Battery warning light

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PURDY6455
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2004 Mazda 3 4 cyl

My battery warning light just started coming on do you think if i change the battery that will help or should i bring it in first and have it looked at
2004 mazda 3 2.3L

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Kevin
Sep 17, 2010 at 4:08 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the battery light is coming on then i would take it to a auto part's store and have them test the battery and alternator.Most likely you have a bad alternator or some other reason why it's not charging the battery.I would take care of it right away before you get stuck somewhere.
Sep 17, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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