1995 Saturn SL1 electrical power shortage

1995 SATURN SL1
211,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDV67
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Hi my name is Dave and I am experiencing problems with the headlights and dash lights dimming. When this happens the battery light flashes on the dash and at times the needle from the speedometer guage goes down and up and sometimes stays down for a few seconds. The car still runs during all this and this problem isn't continuous though it is progressing. This has been happening now for 2 days. The car starts fine, even when cold.
Jan 30, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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JDL
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welcome, I'd have to make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. Next, I'd check the charging system.
Jan 30, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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