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Battery light randomly comes on

When the engine is running and in gear the battery light comes on anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds. Sometimes when idling, taking off from stop or just going down the road. Have had battery and starter checked.

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Sounds like the voltage regulator is starting to fail. Your voltage regulator is built in to the alternator, so you should replace your alternator before it dies completely and leaves you stranded somewhere.

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