danman700

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My car was normal last night, but this morning i get up and leave, about 30 seconds after i left i noticed battery light on. So i stop the car and turn it off and turn it back on, when i turn it back on now i have battery and break light....checking codes right after this but anyone got any info?

Wills98MaxSE

alternator is going bad

danman700

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no codes, and reset check engine still comes up. One thing i did notice was that when i actually pulled the e break the Break light got a little brighter. If it is the alternator, how much time do i have?

a_prince1

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not too long

Stephen Max

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About as long as it takes to drain your battery. Not very long, maybe 25 miles?

meanbean

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Check your brake fluid level. The brake light will come on if its low.

irishmoyni

This happened to me this week, same exact thing. Sorry to say I had to get a new alternator.

danman700

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Ok, so new alternater...I checked out car-parts.com, roughtly 100 bucks for one, then i called up a shop around here and they quoted me 160 for the install. That seem high, low? I've got no clue, but im assuming this isnt a DIY'er

Brudaddy

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I don't know where you got that price for alternator. All the ones that I have seen are more than that.

**That might be just for a 99, as they are a little different on some of that stuff than the older ones. Just trying to give you a heads up.**

**I would install yourself. It should not be too hard, because the alternator is right in front.

crajner

i had the same thing happen to me exactly a week ago. it's your alternator. it cost me $460 and change for it with the install. that's with a 10% discount too. don't drive your car at all until it's time to take it to a garage.

mAxPwEr4Us

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Hello there!!

I had the same problem you have about 2 weeks ago. my battery and ebrake light went on. everyone here told me i needed a new alternator, so i went aheade and bought a new one. Once the alternator finally arrived i was getting ready to change it myself(it doesn't seem to hard). so i start looking for the belt..hhhmm.... there's no belt!!! so that was my problem there was no belt there. so now i have an alternator and can't return it .... but dont make the same mistake i did. CHECK YOUR BELTS before you buy anything. good luck..
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Wills98MaxSE

danman700, since your max is a '97, why not get one for free from your dealer? There is an alternator recall on '97 & '98 Max's manufactured from 2/97 to 2/98 that are affected by this recall, so check your manufacture date on your door jamb