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Old 12-04-2010, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thedweeb View Post
Do you get any warning lights on before the failure ? Usually if the alternator is not charging, the battery light will light on the dash with the engine running.
when mine died the battery light came on first. And yes you should be able to charge the battery and get to the mechanics as long as the mechanic isn't too far. Like 30 miles or less should be alright on a fully charged battery.
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