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Battery light comes on

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Old 12-18-17, 10:34 AM
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replaced the alternator and battery in my 2006 lexus is 250. battery light will come on. turn the car off, then back on , the light goes off. car drives fine and battery hasn't died. replaced it about a week ago. any suggestions?
Old 12-18-17, 10:46 AM
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Sounds like the replacement alternator could be marginal, working but putting out less juice than it should. I'd bring it to an auto parts store and have it load tested.
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+1 for undercharged
I had seen it before!!!
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