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Battery light showing when running
Posted: 13 Feb 2012 11:28 am
by kelvingenders
Just noticed my battery light showing when car is running. Is this indicating a alternator that's not charging the battery...
Re: Battery light showing when running
Posted: 13 Feb 2012 11:36 am
by jon-ovlov
Yup, afraid so. Check the belt tension, as it could be that, which in turn wont turn the pulley on the alternator enough to charge the battery. otherwise check the alternator connections at the back, and give them a clean. Failing that, get a voltmeter on the bugger everywhere to see if the battery is being charged or not. Across the battery should be over 13v when running. Anything below that, and the alternator isn't charging, which will most likely be a duff alternator.
Re: Battery light showing when running
Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:14 pm
by alf
You may also check the lenght of the brushes attached to the relay, in time they wear out.
Re: Battery light showing when running
Posted: 13 Feb 2012 04:09 pm
by MCHUDD
Hi mate
Probably an alternater belt.
If it is all cracked on the inside when you take it off, it needs changed.
It will also squeal like a banshee if its loose.
Cheers Mark.

Re: Battery light showing when running
Posted: 13 Feb 2012 07:59 pm
by Ride_on
Also check for connection problems with spade clips, earths and bypass resistor on the dash panel.