0
89 Mercury Cougar LS:The battery light on your dashboard display keeps blinking Will you need to replace the battery or the alternator?
Wiki User
∙ 18y ago
This happened to me on a road trip in my 84 Cougar. It was a long time ago, but first make sure your belts are tight! But I believe you may need to replace the alternator. If the battery is old, its cheap insurance to do both.
Wiki User
∙ 18y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The battery dashboard light is flickering on and off on your 2000 mercury cougar what does this mean?
usually that the battery isn't taking a charge. have the alternator checked, many shops will test the charging system for free
Why is the theft light blinking on my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer and it will not crank?
had to replace the battery in my 2002 Mercury Mountaineer but now the theft light is blinking, it is cranking up. How can I stop it?
Why is your battery light blinking in your truck?
You probably have a bad alternator. Need to check the charging system.
On an 2000 mercury cougar what does the warning lights on the dashboard mean?
I have what looks like a battery light on my dashboard. What does this mean?
Why is the battery light on in your 1995 Mercury Mystique v6?
not charging the battery properly... check the alternator.
Where is the fusible link for the alternator charging system on a 1990 mercury cougar?
I can tell you that on a 2000 mercury cougar it is a fuse on the positive cable between the battery and the alternator
How can you get your battery light to go out in your 1989 Mercury topaz?
Get the alternator checked before your battery goes dead.
What is a way to check alternator car should stay running if battery is disconnected?
If the alternator is not working the battery gets discharged. In most cars a light will show on the dashboard - battery light icon, and this will suggest fault in the battery or alternator. You will need to start the car and check if it is charging the battery, and most garages will do this check for you
What does the battery light mean on the dashboard of your 306?
it means your battery isn't charging from the alternator, could be a fault either with the alternator or your aux drive belt maybe snapped is the most likely causes
Why would the battery light be on on a 1998 Mercury Tracer?
Needs new alternator.
What should you do when the battery charge light on the dashboard comes on in a 1994 Mazda MX6 Mystere?
Change your alternator
Why is your battery dashboard light on in your 1996 Saturn sl?
Your battery or alternator are not supplying enough energy. Get both tested at your local autoparts store.
