What does the little battery light mean?
battery charging problem
A dashboard battery light basically means there’s a battery charging problem. Your car isn’t getting enough voltage from the car battery to operate properly. It needs more “juice!”
Why does my battery light come on intermittently?
If the battery warning light turns of and off intermittently, most likely your alternator will fail soon. The alternator’s job is produce voltage and amperage to fill up the car’s battery and keep the vehicle running. The battery warning light will come on to alert you that the battery voltage is not correct.
What does it mean when the battery light comes on in a Toyota Camry?
The most likely cause for the battery light to come on and stay on in a Toyota Camry is going to be a fault somewhere in the charging system. A battery light that stays on indicates a fault in the charging system. This could also be a loose or corroded connector. Or simply a blown fuse.
Which is the best battery pack for a lamp?
If you’d like your lamp to be on the brighter side, opt for the 8-battery pack, because it offers 12 volts of power. The 9-volt will run slightly dimmer. Update:We’ve decided the brighter AA is much better, so we changed our lamp over.
What should voltage be for car battery light?
It’s relatively easy to check the function of the alternator with a multimeter. The voltage should be between 13.6 volts and 14.6 volts. If the voltage is less than 12 volts, the battery light is triggered and you’ll likely need to replace the alternator.
When does the battery warning light come on?
May 25, 2016. The battery light or charging warning light, available on the dashboard of your car, indicates malfunctioning or poor charging of the battery. This light illuminates whenever the charging system does not charge the battery with a voltage above approximately 13.5 volts.
What to do if your car battery light is not working?
Get the alternator or wiring fixed, and properly recharge the battery at the same time. The folks at AutoZone can always help with battery and charging system issues, both on the car, and with the parts off the car.