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  • Jul 24, 2011, 10:46 PM
    diabolicalaj
    Battery light keeps coming on
    OK so we have a new battery a brand new altenator but yet when we drive around the battery light comes but nothing will be plugged in the cig lighter n then awhile later the ABS light then the airbags light... so if anyone knows what the problem could be let me know... I am getting tired of this problem.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 06:18 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    You likely installed a remanufactured alternator with a defective voltage regulator and/or worn brushes--exchange it for another. Regulated voltage should be 14 to 15 volts--easy enough to check.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 06:53 PM
    diabolicalaj
    This has been the 3rd one we been through n all voltage regulators have gone bad...
  • Jul 25, 2011, 07:24 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Remove and fully charge the battery. Even new batteries should be charged, prior to installation. Alternators are battery maintainers, not chargers. You may be burning the alternators out, since the battery is so discharged.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 11:26 PM
    diabolicalaj
    Yea I've done that every time I change the alternator as well bt few people have also suggest that it culd be the power cable from the voltage regulator to the battery has fried, culd that be it as well??
  • Jul 26, 2011, 03:31 AM
    CaptainRich

    High resistance (fried) in either the power or ground side can create charging issues.
    Both positive and negative cables need to be voltage-drop tested to insure their integrity. Simple resistance testing won't reveal if the circuit can break down under a load.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 06:09 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Use abrasive cloth to clean the "B" connector on the alternator. Likewise, clean the other end of the cable going to the battery. Depending on the car, it may be where the cable attaches to the "mega" fuse on the end of the under hood fuse box. Afterwards, apply dielectric grease.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 08:23 PM
    diabolicalaj
    OK found the problem the wire that connects to the starter n the alternator from the battery was not secured tight enough bt thank you for your inputs...

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