That seems very odd, I wouldn't think the alt or bat change would have anything to do with loss of your low beams, Are you low beams actually burnt out or are they not getting power?? check this. could be a fuse or likely in the Dimmer switch in your steering colum.
The alternator is overcharging due to the regulator malfunctioning. Replace the alternator.
That means the alternator needs to be replaced. You probably found this out by now.
A bad alternator will have the effect of draining the battery, resulting in dim lights, trouble starting the car and the like. It would be best to replace the alternator as soon as possible and possibly obtain a new battery. This may vary depending on how much the bad alternator has drained it. You can get your alternator and battery checked any time at Auto Zone.
my friend changed the battery in his 05 outback and now all the dash lights are on and the car wont go into gear. what happened?
There are several signs that an alternator is going bad. A few signs are dim lights, smell, warning lights, and a dead battery.
The engine is clicking with all of the interior lights on? Dead battery... and for future reference... if there is no clicking= really dead battery and it might not recharge. In that case check the alternator, if the alternator is still good, just buy a new battery. If the battery continues to fail to recharge get a new alternator.
check the battery and or alternator
I obviously means that there is something wrong with the alternator or battery. When both lights are on 80 percent of the time its the alternator. Either your belt fell off or your alternator went bad.
The diode in the alternator is probley going bad, Check charging system. And replace alternator.
A short in the wiring.
Weak battery? not holding a sufficient charge Alternator not charging battery sufficiently?
Recheck your battery to see if hooked up right.