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2000 Cadillac Deville Battery or alternator

Tiny
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When the weather started getting cold, I would go out in the morning, start the car, and after a few seconds, the battery light would come on and a message pops up and says "battery not charging" and another one would say "check charging system". I would drive about a mile and all messages went away. Today, same thing, but after driving a mile, the headlights were really dim and dashboard lights went out, so I turned around and came home. Battery or alternator problem?
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Monday, February 10th, 2014 AT 8:51 AM

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Tiny
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Some of the national brand autostores will check the charging system for you. Some of these stores will make house calls if you have a store in your community.

If you have a digital multimeter, you can do some testing, yourself.
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Monday, February 10th, 2014 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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Just a thought, check the serpentine belt. Check for applicable trouble codes. About all I can do if help you do some testing.
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Monday, February 10th, 2014 AT 9:58 AM

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