Sometimes the engine will stop at tdc(top dead center). Remove the round plastic cover (4 bolts) over the fan and flywheel. Turn the fan by hand a little bit and try starter. If this is the problem the engine will turn via the starter.
This light indicates a problem with your vehicle's charging system, and means that your car is running strictly on the energy available in the battery...and that won't last long. Best to have your charging system checked at your first available opportunity. For more tips, see the info on my bio page. Hope this helps!
start by having the battery checked. If the battery is good, then check the starter relay. If this is bad, repalce the starter. Also check battery connections. Sometimes they can seem tight but just aren't. Take them off the battery terminals and clean them. This will also stop your batter from charging.
You need to charge your battery or get a jump. Replace the battery or have it checked because it is dead.
See if you can jump start it. (make sure you put the cables on right... RED TO POSITIVE!) Once the vehicle is started, drive it to an auto parts retailer in your area and have the battery and charging system checked. USUALLY, once a battery starts throwing acid... it's done.
The only real accurate way to test any battery is to make sure it is fully charged, before testing. I have to assume you have a vehicle with two 12 volt battery's and a 12 volt ignition system? Make sure all connectors have been fully cleaned and checked for a good contact with all electrical components. Disconnect the ground on one battery and you can either load test the other battery..by using the vehicle starter or the headlights, to perform a load test. Then repeat the same test by disconnecting the negative cable on the other battery. Then connect the first one you disconnected. The key being cleanliness, fluid levels, Hydrometer test and load testing, as well as clean tight connections. And of course your charging system on your vehicle should increase to an estimate of 13.7 to 14 volts when charging. Good Luck. Buy a inexpensive volt meter from Discount store.
It needs a new battery. You might also consider using a slow trickle charger in between uses, and completely disconnecting the battery in the off season. More than likely the battery is discharging slowly when not in use, but 3-4 yrs is as much as you can expect on average for battery life regardless.
have the alternator and the battery checked
The alternator is over charging. you need to have the charging sytem checked.
The battery light indicates the system is not charging. Have the charging system checked. If the alternator is not charging, the engine will quit running and leave you stranded.
Have the charging system checked. The light comes on when there is a charging system problem. it may be a battery, alternator or a battery problem.
Is it charging, if not have you checked wiring to alternator.
Have the charging system checked. Possibly loose or corroded wiring, a loose alternator belt, or a bad alternator.
The battery light comes on when the charging system voltage drops below 12V. If your light is on all the time, have your charging system checked because it probably is not charging the sytem.
Stop driving until the charging system and battery have been checked for an overcharging condition.
Could be a warning that the alt. is not charging. So, if you do not want to end up with a dead battery somewhere, have the volts checked right from the battery.
Usually this means there is a problem with the charging system. Stop and have the battery alternator checked. Makes sense if you think about it... Usually this means there is a problem with the charging system. Stop and have the battery & alternator checked. Makes sense if you think about it...
There is no reset for the charging light. If it is on, then something is wrong. Drive the car to your local auto parts store and have the system checked.