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Charging problem

Tiny
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I have an 02 mitsu galant w/ 80,000 miles and the battery light just started coming up. I had the battery tested and it said that the battery was good to go and there was a charging problem. I think its the alternator but I dont think it is completely shot because after I start driving and gettin some rpms in the engine it goes off. I just wanted a more experienced opinion before I go and throw down the money cuz everyone knows about military salaries. Thanks
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Monday, September 24th, 2007 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
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Try re-adjusting the alternator belt for a start then report back. Don't worry servicemember I'll throw down the answers.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 AT 5:56 AM
Tiny
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I tried that then I went out and bought a new alternator but it still didnt fix the problem my only thing that I think it could be now is that the battery is so drained that I cant get it to hold a charge so my next step is to buy a new battery unless there is anything else that you could tell me. Thanks
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007 AT 8:40 PM
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Perhaps its not taking the charge-its sulfated.
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Thursday, September 27th, 2007 AT 9:41 PM

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