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850 alternator light 850 1996

posted by  andyw on  Sun Oct 20 07:07 CST 2002
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My '96 850 has had two alternator replacements - each about two years apart - one in 1998 and another in 2000. The car has 55k on it. I have noticed each time that when the new alternator is installed, the alt dash light, which cycles on/off upon turning the car off, will go out immediately after I turn car off. As months/years go by, the alt dash light begins to glow for a second or two after the car is turned off - I've taken this as a precursor to needing another alternator in the near future. Any suggestions what the problem is and how I correct the alternator eating habit.

Thanks.






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