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    charging warning light on?

    Hey guys , i just changed my battery to a brand new agm one, tge car starts and no more sudden idle drop when i turn on my headlights but my battery warning light still is on and i tried starting the car and unplugging the battery and it still runs without it, i need help my drive belt is tight on idle my charge is at 13.2 volts and when i give it a bit of gas the warning light dimmes any ideas?

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    Alex

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    Check that the alternator tension bolt has not fallen off. I've had that happen before.

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    i will deff check that out tommorow but wouldnt my belt be loose ?

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    charging numbers are supposed to be in the 14-ish range. according to internet peoples.
    Last edited by horribleR; 04-13-2015 at 08:55 PM.

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    Definitely put a good quality Voltmeter/Multimeter on the battery to make sure the alternator is charging.

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