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The battery light on a car is just an idiot light and does not necessarily mean the battery is bad. More likely is a bad alternator. If you or a friend has a digital volt ohm meter set it to VDC (Volts DC) and put the meter on the battery terminals with the car running. If your alternator and voltage regulator (They are combined in newer cars) then the meter should read about 13.8 to 14.5 VDC. If it reads less have your alternator tested and/or replaced.
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What would cause the battery light to stay on after replacing with a new battery in a 2000 Nissan altima?
alternator or bad wires
What would cause a battery to drain on a 62 Lincoln if nothing is on?
If no light is on and no relay is stuck then the battery has a dead cell and needs replacing.
What would drain wall running battery after replacing alternator and battery?
Something is on drawing power. Can be any light on the vehicle or a relay stuck.
Why would your battery light glow all the time even when the key is off?
Whether the key is on or not, you have a low battery and it might need replacing.
Why would the battery light on a Clio 1.2l always flash even though when it was serviced there was nothing wrong with it?
on my old 1.2 clio the battery light came on as there was fault with the alternator and it needed replacing. As far as i know the battery light comes on when the battery is not charging or there is a fault with the battery.
Would replacing the battery trigger the check engine light to come on a 99 Sienna?
My check engine light came on because the terminals were not connected tightly. no. quite the contrary. if you have a "check engine" light on, disconnecting, or in this case replacing the battery will turn it off. you have a different problem.
How do you make the battery light to go out after replacing the battery?
If the light is still on then the problem was not the battery but was instead the alternator which is more than likely defective.
On a 97 cavalier after replacing the alternator and battery the battery light is still on and though it starts and runs fine what is causing the battery light to come on again after start?
MAYBE IT COULD BE A BAD SENSOR. IF IT IS RUNNING GOOD I WOULD JUST IGNORE IT.
What would make the battery drain on a 2003 maxima?
A dead cell within the battery itself will drain the battery. There is no fix for this except replacing the battery. You may also have something that is pulling power from the battery. Examples are under hood light, dome light, glove box, trunk, courtesy light, and any numbers of relays.
Would the battery light stay on after replacing starter alternator and battery?
Only if something is wrong. Drive it to your local auto parts store and have them check the system. Most do it for free.
Why would the battery light of a 1998 Ford Escort still flicker on and off after replacing the battery?
Clean both battery cables and check the connections on the alternator. If it continues, go to auto zone and have the alternator checked.
Why is the battery indicator light on?
To indicate to you that it may need charging, replacing, or a loose connection.
