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Battery indicator bouncing

Tiny
JENNIFERJENKINSDC
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  • 2000 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
While driving long-distance yesterday, my truck started acting strangely, like it lurched when I turned on the lights or the a/c. The battery indicator was also jumping around.

What is the cheapest way to get this fixed?
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 3:00 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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First thing to do is make sure that the battery terminals are clean and tight, and check the battery with a load test and check that the alternator charge rate is correct.

Mark (mhpautos)
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