2002 Nissan Sunny Battery Light On

NISSAN 240SX
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ARV151
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Hi,

I have a 2002 Sunny. Recently, the battery light has been coming ON. When I have my radio and AC on, eventually the ABS and Airbag lights come ON too. The radio almost dies(comes on and off). And my winshield wipers slow down significantly. When i turn all the electrical stuff off, the other lights eventually go OFF but the battery light remaisn ON. I have brought my car to the mechanic and they checked the battery and alternator, which are perfectly fine. They said it could just be a sensor problem. but i doubt it cause my wipers are slowing down!!

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!
May 12, 2006 at 2:22 AM
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LOSONE
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Yes, you have a bad alternator. have someone check it out. It all points to a low battery charge.
May 12, 2006 at 6:54 AM
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Have the alternator rechecked and replaced if it is not charging properly. The symptoms point to low battery charge even though an earlier test found the battery and alternator fine.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Nissan Sunny reported a battery light that stayed on, with ABS and airbag lights appearing, the radio cutting out, and windshield wipers slowing when the radio and AC were used. Turning accessories off cleared the other lights but not the battery light. A mechanic found the battery and alternator fine and suggested a sensor issue. The expert said the alternator is bad and the symptoms indicate low battery charge, so it should be checked again.

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