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battery light=fuse?

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Old 02-18-2008, 02:37 PM
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hey guys


I was wondering.The shop i took my car to said that the reason the alternator isnt charging is becauase the battery light in the gauge cluster is blown.They said its used as a fuse.Is this true?they wanted to charge me $136 for something that will take 5 minutes.Could this busted light be a reason why the alternator isnt charging the battery?
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:39 PM
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WOW......Never heard that one lol.........that charge looks like they are charging to replace the alternator.......This a small hole in the wall garage? What year/model is it, and is the battery light on now? Also why did you take it to the shop for? I'd sugest going to a different shop is that is teh actualy info that they told you.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:53 PM
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Sounds like B/S
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:55 PM
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yes, that is potentially a problem... replace the bulb
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