1988 245 Battery light keeps flickering.

I have just put my second alternator in 10 months on m '88 245 (209,000 miles). I was completing a 500 mile trip last week and noticed the battery light flickering on an off. It was the only one. I have also noticed, especially when the turning in tight spaces (and on hot days) that it shrieks. Kind of a loud squealing sound. In another post there was a link to a volvoworld article about a similiar problem.

Could this be a loose belt--at least the shrieking sound? Also, could my wiring need to be checked. A repairman said I needed a new wiring harness. I know those are expensive and I am wary of this guy since I don't know him well. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Richard

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recoonce
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Yes, the squealing is possibly the slipping belt that drives the power steering pump. The flickering light problem could be a loose connection between your wiring harness and the instrument panel. You could try wiggling the connectors behind the panel and/or carefully rebending the connector contacts for a more secure connection.

Best regards, Jack

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Jack Swedberg

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