Battery light on but car still runs!!!

[mozza]

right noticed the last couple of days that my battery light has lit up in the dash, and today the head lights have dimmed slightly. I know the battery is fine as it was replaced a few weeks back, so presuming its the alternator???

I need one of these asap as I use my car daily for work, can anyone help???

West Midlands based.

 

[mattygti-r]

sounds like alternator, i wouldnt drive that anywhere mate to be honest

i ws lucky that when mine went it left me in the outside lane of a dual carrageway in rush hour......oh joy!

and guess what,, was only my 2nd day of driving it too

:lol:

oh and they are a) expensive to get, (unless u can get one recond)
b) a right pain in the arse to fit

 

[Shaun]

Try the belt first mate,could be loose :!:

 

[j10gtr]

the dash light is telling you that you are losing voltage.

Normal causes are alternator related poor connection, loose belt, regulator/brush pack etc.

The likely result if you dont sort it is that the car will die as you r driving along due to the electrics running off the battery. when the battery voltage gets low you will grind to a halt. You will not be able to start the car until the battery is charged !!.

Thanks
Paul

 

[Fast Guy]

Check the belt tension and alternator for loose/disconnected wires first, after that, chances are it's the alternator itself.