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Mechanic Advice ---
Yahoo Message Number: 109191
argh.  My battery indicator on the dash is concerning me.
 It starts very low, then as I drive, goes up to almost where it normally sits when the engine is running.  It sometimes drops a bit when idling (stop lights) or coasting (no pressure on gas pedal).
 The shop checked the battery, said it tested fine.   ..... Could this be the alternator about to give up?

Thanks in advance --

Helen
 (By the way, the Banks system works great that was installed a couple weeks ago!)

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Re: Mechanic Advice ---
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 109192
Helen,
 Yes, it can be an alternator, but it could also be bad battery cables or a dirty connection somewhere.  The place that tested your battery should also be able to test the charging system to rule out a bad alternator.

Good luck,

-Victor
Re: Mechanic Advice ---
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 109196
Thanks, Victor!   I'll ask them to check all connections and cables when it is in for oil change next week.

:-)

Helen
Re: Mechanic Advice ---
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 109210
Helen,
 Most likely it's just an UNDER-tensioned alternator belt.  I would try tensioning the belt first.

Sam