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Originally Posted by 3.2Targa
I'm inclined to think the alternator is the problem. The fact the alternator warning light began to glow before the problems must be a clue.
I'll clean the terminals, replace the battery, install a new alternator(regulator) and hope I fixed the problem.
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Before you replace the alternator, take care of the easy and cheap things first -- cleaning the battery terminals and making sure the battery cables don't show any green corrosion, and that the battery cable connections to ground and to starter solenoid are clean and corrosion-free. I believe that the alternator warning light could come on if the battery connections aren't good, even though the alternator is putting out its nominal voltage.
I'm not saying that your alternator doesn't need to be replaced, but rather that would be the last thing I'd do.