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What would cause the battery idiot light to come on in a 2000 Cougar after you just had the alternator replaced?
i had the same problem! replaced my alternator 3 times! battery light kept coming on, finally took it to an alternator specialist, come to find out my wireing was connected wrong, and the connector was bad, car wasn't reading the alternator correctly causing the alternator to shut down. Got it fixed for roughly 350 dollars but no problems since, suggest brand new alternator not a rebuilt one!
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What would cause the battery to not charge even when the alternator tests good on a 93 Mercury Cougar?
the battery could have a dead cell, this could cause it to not charge. Have the battery tested to be sure.
What could cause your 2001 Cougar to make a clicking sound but will not start Battery is only 2 months old?
Have the alternator checked.
Just replaced alternator on your Mazda tribute and the battery light is coming on slightly what would cause this?
Loose alternator drive belt or loose or corroded battery cables. The battery itself may also be bad.
What would cause the battery gauge in a 94 mercury cougar to go down when idleing but when you push the gas it shoots back up?
Its a sign that either your battery or alternator is starting to fail.
What does it mean if your car battery stays on even after you have replaced it?
The most probable cause is a bad connection somewhere in the alternator > battery circuit. Check if the alternator is operational. Clean all contacts with a steel brush.
What would cause battery light to stay on in a 1998 ford taurus. I have had the alternator checked and was told it was good.I have replaced the battery and still battery light stays on?
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alternator belt. If the battery and alt test ok than check the connections to the alternator and battery. The alternator should have 2 connections.
What could cause voltage to drop when alternator is new?
The ground cable, on the battery may need to be tightened or cleaned. The alternator voltage regulator may need to be replaced.
Why does the battery light stay on the 1998 mercury mountaineer focus after the battery has been replaced?
One possible cause is a defective alternator, Have the charging system checked.
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.
What does plip battery mean on peugeot 307?
The PLIP battery on the Peugeot 307 means that the battery is in need of charging. It can also mean there is a problem with the battery cables or the battery needs to be replaced. Not replacing the battery when necessary can also cause problems for the alternator.
What can cause dicharging of a battery on Mazda pickup while the battery and alternator newly replaced?
Check for a key off draw (or parasitic draw) Should be less than .5 Amps
94 Lebaron needs a boost every morning the battery has been replaced the clamps are clean and tight it does not appear to have any lights left on What is the cause of the battery draining?
Have you had the alternator tested? Often a bad internal diode can drain the alternator overnight.
