charging problem

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ALEX.PARTRIDGE
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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
Sep 24, 2007 at 8:22 PM
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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.
Sep 25, 2007 at 5:56 AM
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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
Sep 27, 2007 at 8:40 PM
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[quote:dabd2f2d88="alex.partridge"]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[/quote:dabd2f2d88]

Perhaps its not taking the charge-its sulfated.
Sep 27, 2007 at 9:41 PM