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Old 09-07-2009, 12:29 PM
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lately a light in my xj hasbeen coming on. It just says GEN in red but I cant seem to to tell a difference. Is this something I should be worried about? Can it e fixed? PLEASE HELP
Old 09-07-2009, 12:34 PM
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Well the light is telling you something is wrong in the charging system. Could be as simple as dirty wire connection or a bad battery or alternator. You can go to most part stores to have the battery and Alternator tested.
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GEN means generator, AKA, the alternator.

That light just means something is off in the charging system.
93gc40 pretty much nailed it...
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alright thanks guys. I will have the alternaton and battery checked
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