battery or alternator?
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battery or alternator?
So last night my wife is driving the 2001 discovery ii, 102,000miles. She tells me while driving, the battery light went on. Then when she came to a red light the vehicle became sluggish and the dashboard lights flashed on. She was able to get it into a parking lot, when she came back 1/2 hour later the truck would not start.
Is this the sounds of the alternator? or battery?
I know I need a new battery, anyway.
The truck is about 18 miles from my house, 30 miles from my mechanic. Tow is too far and I don't want to bring it to "just anyone".
I have a new battery to install, but if it is the alternator will a new battery last to get me the 30 miles.
Any advice is appreciated, thank you.
Is this the sounds of the alternator? or battery?
I know I need a new battery, anyway.
The truck is about 18 miles from my house, 30 miles from my mechanic. Tow is too far and I don't want to bring it to "just anyone".
I have a new battery to install, but if it is the alternator will a new battery last to get me the 30 miles.
Any advice is appreciated, thank you.
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Thanks. I changed the battery, quickly, and made it home.
Truck ran fine, but the red battery light was on.
Is this an indicator for the alternator?
I did not seat the battery properly as I was in a bad spot. I did not clean the wires or put the gel on the anodes. The negative lead needs to be adjusted and was a bit loose...can this be the reason for the battery light to be on?
Truck ran fine, but the red battery light was on.
Is this an indicator for the alternator?
I did not seat the battery properly as I was in a bad spot. I did not clean the wires or put the gel on the anodes. The negative lead needs to be adjusted and was a bit loose...can this be the reason for the battery light to be on?
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