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Question posted by ganderson50 on November 25th, 2011

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What does it mean when the light that looks like a battery comes on.

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Answer #1: Posted by blissintampa on December 12th, 2011 3:02 PM

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It means your car is not charging your battery. Go to an auto parts store and have your alternator checked for free.

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