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SRS light turned on and headlights started to dim

Tiny
TASHA81
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I was driving and my SRS light illuminated. After it came on, I noticed my headlights beginning to dim, almost to where it looked like they weren't on but my taillights were okay. It also seemed to drain my battery so low it had to be charged.
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Monday, September 2nd, 2019 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

It sounds like the battery was slowly going dead. What I suggest is to recharge the battery and then load test it. If it passes, then I recommend checking the alternator for output. Here are links that explain how these things are done.:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Here are links to help with the testing process:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

As far as the SRS light coming on, most likely that is the result of a weak battery.

Do this and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 AT 8:30 PM

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