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battery symbol

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  • 16-12-2009 12:55pm
    #1
    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 9,974 ✭✭✭


    last sunday week the battery symbol came up and went again. I've not drove the car since due to stitches in my big toe. this morning my mother was gjing to bring it for a drive and it made a funny noise that sounds like it came from the alternater. it went after reving the car.com should i get it to a garage. What could bs causing this symbol to stay up. is the alternater on the way out.org new battery put in a month ago.


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    #2
    itarumaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 704 ✭✭✭itarumaa


    Most likely alternator belt is loose/broken and therefore alternator does not charge the battery anymore and therefore you get that warning light.


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    trackcar
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭trackcar


    Your alternator belt is loose or worn, it needs to be replaced ot tightened.


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    #4
    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 9,974 ✭✭✭cena


    well bring it to the garage so. i don't want to mess with it. is it bad news if the belt is worn well i need the timing done. should be able to wear by tommorrow. its due a service. use to get done every 3 months even if it didn't need it.


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    itarumaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 704 ✭✭✭itarumaa


    Timing belt has nothing to do with alternator belt, depends on the car but usually alternator belt costs maybe 10e and you can change it 5-10 mins,

    but like I said, it depends, some cars are harder to fix than others.


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    #6
    cena
    Registered Users Posts: 9,974 ✭✭✭cena


    its a 02 punto


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