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Q: Alternator is new so is battery could it be a sensor?
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When you start the car your battery light comes on but you just got a new battery?

It could be a number of problems. It could be the sensor is bad, it could indicate a fault with the alternator, faulty leads, faulty wiring... it depends on the situation.


What could be draining the new battery and new alternator?

A partial earth


Battery light is on even you change the alternator. is any reason there while the battery is new?

The battery has a temperature sensor. If it was left unplugged, the battery light will still be on


You have no lights but you have a new battery and a new alternator what could be wrong?

Recheck your battery to see if hooked up right.


What should you do if battery was not charged before installing new alternator?

My advice is to charge the battery with a battery charger before starting the engine. You will be putting a heavy load on the alternator if you allow it to charge a dead battery. This could damage the alternator.


What could keep a 1992 buick reagal custom from charging the battery after new battery and new alternator put in?

Check a for a blown/burned out fuseable link between starter and alternator


If my 2003 Tahoe flashes Battery not Charging and I have a new battery what else could it be?

The alternator or a poor wiring connection.


What could be wrong New battery but battery light still on?

There could be a sensor wire that is bad or going bad


What is wrong when you turn the ignition and it just clicks the battery is old?

jump start the car and get a new battery and if it isn't the battery it could be the alternator or both, but try a new battery first


What could be wrong with a car if you put a new battery in and it only runs for a day?

Have your alternator checked. That's what charges the battery.


What makes a brand new one week old alternator go bad?

If your battery is not fully functioning and needs to be replaced, it can make the alternator work harder. This could cause a brand new alternator to go bad. Check your battery, if the battery is not the issue, return the alternator, it should have a warranty on it for at least the first 30 days.


Why does the battery light keep coming on your 1995 Pontiac sunfire even though the battery is new?

It could be your alternator is going bad