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Battery or Alternator? help

ccm2001

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Vaughan Ontario
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2003 Sport XLT
Weird problem I am having. When I use my power windows or turn my HIDs on or w.e uses power , my idle drops a little like it want to die but does not die. Is my Battery Dieng? Also no CEL. 03/sport slt
 



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If either, I would vote alternator.
 






Usual sign of a bad alternator is the battery light? But no lights on the dash
 






As I understand, at idle, the alternator isn't charging the battery. Could be a battery, alternator or simply wiring.
 






How old is the battery? If you don't know, probably should replace it anyways. While you're at the auto parts store, get the alternator tested.
 






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