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Jul 16, 2006 | 11:03 AM

tracey

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Battery light

today, the battery light stayed on when I started the car
then the temperature gauge shot to the top end
Head gaskets?

Jul 16, 2006 | 11:07 PM

bkey71

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RE: Battery light

I would first think you have a broken belt. If the belt is broken, it will not turn the water pump, alternator and the other accessories.

Jul 16, 2006 | 11:43 PM

tracey

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RE: Battery light

the timing belt?

Jul 17, 2006 | 12:28 AM

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RE: Battery light

If the timing belt was broken, it would not run at all. I would check the accesory drive belt on the front of the engine.

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