yummytyson

Alright, so I was driving home on the freeway, and I noticed my battery light was flickering. On and off about 3-4 times. I was also low on gas (light on). I then turned off my radio, and the light stopped flickering, except maybe once or twice on my way to the gas station. I filled up a few dollars and turned on my radio and got home without noticing the light flickering. I'm not completely sure if it flickered or not because I was actually driving and not sitting in traffic on the freeway. I also just recently changed my radiator, if that means anything. My battery is about 2-3 months old.

AshburnM3

you need a new alternator period. since your battery is 3 months old, have someone test it also

yummytyson

I was thinking that, but my car was in the shop 2 days ago, shouldn't they have caught it?

yummytyson

Well, I am pretty much convinced that it is the alternator, how much should this repair set me back?

Gerson

iTrader: (1)

Not so sure on price but definately u need replacement since the voltage regulator in your alternator is not doing its job causing drainage on your battery and battery light coming on. Make sure u get the good alternators like OEM Lexus remanufactured or Denso. Not those cheesy AC Delco or other in house brands from parts stores that dont last. U could get a good used one too, it'll last as longs as it works if u wanna save money.

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

Make sure you take care of it soon before it completely fails on you and cuts power while you're driving. Happened to me once because my dad didn't believe the battery/alternator were going bad. Needless to say, he will continue to hear about it until the car is gone