Does alt. light stay on after car is shut off? If so could be voltage regulator is defective and overcharging battery when running Does light stay on after car is shut off? If so could be a bad voltage regulator--if so may be overcharging battery Check voltage readings at battery should be around 14.2 with car running -- if much higher than this voltage regulator is bad.
could be a alt not charging or a loose wire on the alt or a bad ground
the only way to turn off the charging light is to fix the problem causing the light to be on most likely the alt is bad, could be battery but unlikely that would set light. you may can atke hammer and tap the alt to get it working agin, but it will need to be replaced. that light is telling you the system isn't charging the battery
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.
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 alt. You may also have a battery drain (something that is staying on and killing the battery)
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alt belt.
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alt belt.
I have replaced the alternator then a blinking light came on and says check charging system. The battery was then switched out, the light continues to blink I had the new alt checked and it is working fine. Any suggestions?
you may need to check your main fuse that should be by your battery or in your main fusebox
There are several things that can cause your 2003 Ford Windstar alternator to start charging. Make sure all of the connections are clean and secure. The voltage regulator might be malfunctioning.
Battery light usually means alternator not charging. Most common solutions would be be a bad alternator, bad connection, or loose alt belt.
Most likely the alt. not charging. Check it with a volt meter on the battery while the engine is running. Should read 14 or so volts.
If the light remains on then the system still isn't charging as it should. Check the plug on the alternator and also that the wires to the alt have a good connection.