battery light comes flashes on and off only in idle

Asked by Gregory Jan 20, 2015 at 01:40 PM about the 2004 Nissan Maxima SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The battery light flashes on intermittently only when I am in idle. When I rev the engine or drive the car the light goes out.

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Sounds like a voltage problem.. check ur wiring to the alternator.. and the belt.. if the belt is cracked it could cause the voltage problem

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