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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Malibu / January 2005Question: 98 Malibu electrical indicator on dash
Hi, I've got a 98 Malibu LS with 32,000 miles (I don't drive much). Yesterday the electrical indicator (looks like a red battery) on the dash came on about a minute after I started the car. It comes on now after a minute every time I start the car. I'm thinking it can't be the battery, I just put in a new one about 3 months ago. What are the likely causes for this? Have the battery & alternator tested, but before you even do that... check the battery terminals & make sure they are CLEAN (shiney silver) with no battery acid "spunk" hehe. Clean them off real good & ensure they are real tight & have good connections. -Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > What are the likely causes for this? >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >What are the likely causes for this? --------- Update. It was the alternator. Had it replace with a new one. I called that one :x. jk -Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant > >Hi, > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > --------- > Update. It was the alternator. Had it replace with a new one. Have the alternator checked out at the local parts store ( Autozone, AdvanceAuto Parts, etc ) They will check it for Free. He already said it was the alternator lol :) -Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant > Have the alternator checked out at the local parts store ( Autozone, > AdvanceAuto Parts, etc ) They will check it for Free. |
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