Low Battery Light. New Alternator, New Battery

X2RTION GT · February 8th, 2012, 08:48 PM

I had a bad alternator that wouldn't hold charge, and caused my battery to drain. I replaced both, and cleaned the wires, but my low battery light keeps coming on and off.
The new alternator is running fine. I disconnected the battery while the car was running and it didn't shut down. I also had the battery tested and dude at the auto parts store said it was fine.
I really have no idea what's going on here. Any help would be just excellent.

justAbullitt · February 9th, 2012, 12:45 AM

Confirm your alternator is putting out adequate voltage when the light comes on by putting a volt meter between the battery terminals. It could possibly be a bad alternator especially if its a cheaper rebuilt unit.

February 8th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#1
X2RTION GT Regular 02 GT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	Low Battery Light. New Alternator, New Battery I had a bad alternator that wouldn't hold charge, and caused my battery to drain. I replaced both, and cleaned the wires, but my low battery light keeps coming on and off. The new alternator is running fine. I disconnected the battery while the car was running and it didn't shut down. I also had the battery tested and dude at the auto parts store said it was fine. I really have no idea what's going on here. Any help would be just excellent.

February 9th, 2012, 12:45 AM	#2
justAbullitt Regular 2001 Bullitt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clarksburg, Maryland Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	Confirm your alternator is putting out adequate voltage when the light comes on by putting a volt meter between the battery terminals. It could possibly be a bad alternator especially if its a cheaper rebuilt unit. __________________ Bullitt #4592 Mods list in my garage Google+

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