Will400

My battery light keeps coming on, flickering, sometimes staying on for a while and then going off. The car is running fine but I want to know what may be causing this and to take care of it asap. I checked the battery connectors and they were okay.

Should I go to the dealer? If so, how is McGrath on Ogden?

thx

RaynArt

possibly your alternator. exactly when does the batt. light come on?

Will400

sometimes right after i start it up and at other times it stays on well into the drive.

2Lexos

The "battery light" is more like a "charging system" light. It doesn't always mean that your battery is dead or that your alternator is bad......it means there is a problem in the charging system. Start by doing a visual check of the battery and alternator. Check for loose connections or broken cables. If it looks as if isn't something you can't fix by tightening a loose cable then run down to your local Sears for a battery/alternator check, runs around $15. Not sure if it's free at AutoZone but check it out. Good luck, hopefully it's not a big deal.

Will400

I just had a rebuilt alt put in and I am taking it back to that shop. They are going to check all of that and may put another in.

RaynArt

tell us how it goes. i had an alt problem a couple months back, thank god for parts warranty.

Will400

I asked the guy why would the alt go out like that and he said it happens, which isn't good enough for me. I will have them put another one in but I am still trying to find out why these things go out like they do. Someone here mentioned an issue with a pump leaking into the alt. as a common problem.
I'm still looking for those mechanics in here that can check it out after i get it out of the shop.

I'll keep u posted.

Will400

Just got my car back with another alternator. Now i need to have the steering pump checked to makesure it isn't leaking into the alt.

in addition i need to get a major maintenance review, fluids changed, etc.

what does anyone recommend at 157,500k?

RaynArt

whens the last time you changed your water pump, timing belt, cap/rotor, plugs, etc?

i still need my AC recharged anyone recommend a place?

aliti19

Where in IL are you? I have my guy up in Gurnee that does all that stuff for me.

RaynArt

des plaines, right off 294

koolaidman

i know of a guy that works at mcgrath lexus in the city. hes on cl fourms his name is
koolaidman.

pm me if ur interested