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YOUR RESEARCHWarning Battery Generator light on 2006 Boxster

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Test have the alternator

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Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output.
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Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output.
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Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output.
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Replace ; cheap and easy

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It sounds a lot like a battery issue, that’s the first thing I would replace; cheap and easy.
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Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output.
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Replace ; cheap and easy

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It sounds a lot like a battery issue, that’s the first thing I would replace; cheap and easy.
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Test have the alternator

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Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output.
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POST 1Original post

The "Warning Battery Generator" light came on red twice in a few minutes, but quickly went out. I turned off the heated seats & fan. Drove a few miles and turned them on again, but the red light never came back on. Advice?

POST 2Original post

Have your battery Load Tested.

POST 3Original post

What’s the mileage and battery age? It sounds a lot like a battery issue, that’s the first thing I would replace; cheap and easy. If that doesn’t do it, I would be looking at the generator itself and check the serpentine belt and tensioner as well since you’ll be in there. .

POST 4Original post

Battery is fairly new...mileage only 44k, but I don't drive that often and not far. Maybe I need to take a half hour drive to make sure the battery gets recharged?

POST 5Original post

If the car had been sitting for awhile, the battery may have been just low enough to give the warning message, but upon driving for a bit, the alternator boosted it enough to clear the message. Besides having the battery load tested, have the alternator tested to check the output. Should be around 13.8-14.5 volts.

POST 6Original post

Usually, that light only comes on if the alternator stops making current. This can happen if a brush sticks in its holder. It might happen more frequently in a vehicle that is not driven often. If it reoccurs - I'd suggest getting the alternator output tested...

POST 7Original post

Thanks! I decided to take the risk of driving it about 50 miles RT...all different speeds. It never came on again, thankfully. Will get it checked out on it's next check up or if it comes on again around town. Love this site...so very helpful!

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