Why does the battery light come on when the car is off?
Why does the battery light come on when the car is off?
I have also tested it myself. Even pulled over on side of road to test it with voltmeter, when the battery light was on. Alternator was charging at 14.48 volts when car was idling. And resting battery when car was off was 12.71. Why is the light coming on?
What should I do if my Battery Light keeps coming on?
Charge the battery fully and take the vehicle to a local auto parts store and see if they can run a charging system test (usually a free service). They should be able to tell you what kind of shape your battery is in and the alternator output.
Why does the battery light stay on when I change the alternator?
If you changed the battery first, then changed the alternator, this may not have happened. Sometimes it’s as easy as fully disconnecting both terminals and reconnecting the battery. Check the voltage from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal on the battery (record this).
Can you test the battery light while the engine is running?
WARNING: The next test is the “old fashioned” way we shade-tree mechanics used to do this. It can be done with the engine running in most cases, but you must be extremely careful that you don’t get clothing or long hair anywhere near the pulleys. You do this at your own risk.
What’s the safety complaint about the Ford Freestyle?
SAFETY COMPLAINT FOR FORD FREESTYLE 2006. THE WRENCH AND ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE ENGINE GOES TO LIMP MODE AND THE SPEED DROPS TO 30 MILES PER HOUR FROM HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 TO 70 MILES PER HOUR WITH NO WARNING OTHER THAN THE QUICK DROP IN SPEED AND WRENCH LIGHT.
I have also tested it myself. Even pulled over on side of road to test it with voltmeter, when the battery light was on. Alternator was charging at 14.48 volts when car was idling. And resting battery when car was off was 12.71. Why is the light coming on?
Charge the battery fully and take the vehicle to a local auto parts store and see if they can run a charging system test (usually a free service). They should be able to tell you what kind of shape your battery is in and the alternator output.
If you changed the battery first, then changed the alternator, this may not have happened. Sometimes it’s as easy as fully disconnecting both terminals and reconnecting the battery. Check the voltage from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal on the battery (record this).
