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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Blinking lights

i have a question max world im new to the forum and hoping to get help. i have a 97 maxima 5spd and when im driving and i get between 3 and 4 grand my battery light and brake light blinks constantly why is that any help will be much appreciated
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 12:57 AM
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Check your belt tension.
If that's good you're about due for an alternator.
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by fakie j farkerton
check your belt tension.
If that's good you're about due for an alternator.
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by fakie j farkerton
check your belt tension.
If that's good you're about due for an alternator.
Originally Posted by turbobink
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 07:45 PM
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+3. A quick search would have yielded...oh about 1,687 threads on this subject.
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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your alternator gon die....
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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nope, means your blinker fluid is gettin low, also, you might want to check your tire pressure just in case.
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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make sure you fill up your headlight fluid too..



but in all seriousness, ya alternator on its way out anytime any day now.
Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:49 PM
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your alternator gon die....
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make sure you fill up your headlight fluid too.. but in all seriousness, ya alternator on its way out anytime any day now.
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