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The alternator went bad was repaired but the battery and brake warning lights are still on What do you do The mechanic says there might be a bad cluster Could it just need resetting?
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∙ 16y ago
Wrong alternator or new alternator is bad. no resetting needed
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My Toyota Corolla had a battery replaced but the battery light is still on?
It could be an alternator. Check with a mechanic if that is the issue.
Battery light stays on after alternator has been repaired on a 1990 Honda civic LX?
Is the alternator actually working. It is possible to buy a new alternator that is defective.
If my altanator goes out what will a car do?
If your alternator stops working you are powering the vehicle on your battery and your battery is not being charged by your faulty alternator so eventually as the battery drains down the car will stop running. Avoid using any electrical power...ie...lights, power windows ect and get your alternator repaired immediatley.
What is wrong with my 1985 Toyota Tercel Battery light and parking brake going on at the same time?
The same thing happened to my 1995 Tercel. I guessed that it was the Alternator. To test if it was, I disconnected the battery while the car was on, and it instantly turned off, which confirms that indeed the alternator is dead. My mechanic also confirmed it. I bought a new one for $95, and once the mechanic changed it, the lights turned off. The same thing happened to my 1995 Tercel. I guessed that it was the Alternator. To test if it was, I disconnected the battery while the car was on, and it instantly turned off, which confirms that indeed the alternator is dead. My mechanic also confirmed it. I bought a new one for $95, and once the mechanic changed it, the lights turned off.
How many miles are needed to charge car battery?
Car batteries get re-charged by the alternator. If your battery recently went dead, "miles" is not what is measured to recharge the battery, "time" is used. I'd leave the car running for 15-30 minutes. Driving for this amount of time too is fine. If the battery goes dead again, probably a bad battery or bad alternator, or sometimes a bad alternator makes the battery go bad and they both need repaired. (typically a new alternator is $120 - $200)
Would replacing the battery and alternator on a 2002 Lincoln Continental affect the power seats?
No, as being a master mechanic, it would have nothing to do with it.
How do you reset battery?
There is no such thing as resetting a battery. You can recharge it but not reset it.
How do you reset dodge charger battery?
Reset a battery? There is no such thing as resetting a battery.
Changed starter in 96 cavalier why is battery losing charge when car is driven?
Most likely, your starter isn't the problem. You may have a bad alternator. Usually when your battery doesn't recharge properly it's an issue with the alternator. Have a mechanic inspect the alternator if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. If it is an issue with the alternator, it's a pretty cheap fix.
What if your car is makes a chugging noice and shuts down unless connected by cable to another care could this be your alternator?
your battery needs to be charged first with a car battery charger then start the car and see if the alt/battery light is on if it is on then you probably have alternator problems if the battery does not charge enough to start the car then get a new battery first a good indication of how the alternator is working is to check the voltage at the battery with the engine running if it is between 13.6v and 14.4v then it should be OK if it is below it then the alternator needs to be replaced or repaired if it is above then the same apply as too high a charge will damage your battery in the long run
Why does my battery die a month after I put in a new battery?
It may be caused by faulty battery connections. Alternator failing, other electrical component "jammed on", - IN these case have a mechanic check the charge rate of the alternator firstly
How do you get the battery light to go off when you replace the alternator in 1999 ford windstar?
I have a 99 Windstar and when my mechanic replaced the alternator the battery light would not go out he took back about 2 alternators, stating that the alternator was not good, because the battery light stayed on. Finally, he had the last one he put in tested and it was fine, but the battery light still came on. He called a Ford mechanic and they said you have to use a ford alternator, because the computer can not recognize other brands of alternators. Once he did the light went out. He said occasionally it will recognize an off brand, but when it doesn't the battery light stays on and it can cause problems with the computer, and I believe he said the cyliniod could burn out. He just bought a re-built alternator from the ford dealer for about $199.00
