1998 Suzuki Sidekick Car shows battery light

1998 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TXGONZO
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I changed a bad alternator, bad tensioner, and when I drive it and make a turn, the battery light comes on and it drains the battery. I have changed 2 alternators and 3 batteries already.
Feb 1, 2010 at 9:35 PM
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DAVE H
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you need to check all alternator wiring for shorts/damage etc.
Mar 15, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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