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lexisnana

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Since: Jul 25, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:55 am
Post subject: idiot lights on dash
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I have a 2000 Kia sephia..I replaced battery & now the dash lights(idiot
lights) won't go out..What can I do?

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:40 am
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lexisnana wrote:
> I have a 2000 Kia sephia..I replaced battery & now the dash lights(idiot
> lights) won't go out..What can I do?

Many times the warning lights are tied into the alternator lamp, that
way they all get 'tested' during the time in which the alternator
becomes energized. I would hedge a bet that your alternator is not
charging and thus the warning lights are remaining lit.

Chris

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