03 Alero 2.2 ecotec Battery charging light comes on and off

AMANDA123

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2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
4.0L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
265,017 MILES

My battery charging light comes on and off out of random. I have no idea what the problem is it started yesterday evening. I haven't tried anything with it yet. My dad has checked all the wiring and it all seems to be fine he says. I have no idea what to look for or what is wrong with my car. I just bought it in August its my first car ever and I am now worried that this might be a big problem or something that can't be fixed.
please help me

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HMAC300

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Check the gthings I've pointed out in pic it may be the fusible link only has a few strands connecting so check that carefully. It may be the dash going bad as well. Also clean terminal ends on battery and if you know when belt was replaced last you might try the belt and tensioner as they should be replaced every 60k

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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 AT 12:24 PM

AMANDA123

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I don't see any picture. My dad did something with the battery he said it isn't holding a charge.

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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 AT 12:37 PM

HMAC300

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Sorry dummy me I forgot to put the pic in lol. Have the battery checked for condition including load test. Auto parts/tire stores do this for free.

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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 AT 12:39 PM

AMANDA123

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Okay thank you I will try that. My dad works with cars all the time for a living he is just at work at the moment.
Thank you a lot hope I find the problem.

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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 AT 12:44 PM