The Battery Discharge warning light is on (under the speedometer on the dash). I did finally end up with a dead battery after a while, which I am recharging nightly with my recharger.
My question is: Does this mean I need:
Thanks for the input!
Generally, it's the alternator but on occasion the battery may have suffered a heart attack form the heavy discharge. Fully charge the battery and have it tested. If its about 5 years old or more; id go ahead and replace it.
Over 140,000 miles on the alternator? If so, replace the brushes. Apx. $20 dealer item. ~~ RE: Battery, get a temperature compensated hydrometer to check the state of charge for individual cells to assess overall condition. ~~~~~~ If you see white crusty stuff on the grids, it's probably toast. batterystuff.com sells a battery equalizer fluid with cadmium which seems to extend battery life. May want to consider adding it to your next battery.
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