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1997 Mazda MX3 Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Battery light.
Mileage: 13,070 miles.

Asked on August 15, 2011

Battery

My battery light is staying on
Avatar Asked by adbur

Answer

Replied on August 15, 2011

Check alternator out put with the engine running, put a volt meter across the battery set it on 0-20 volts, you are looking for around 14.5 max, if not, check the terminals are clean and tight and have the alternator checked for internal faults, start here.

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