What could be the problem if your charging system is not charging the battery?
It’s possible that if your battery isn’t charging and your alternator is working fine that you have an issue with the terminals, or the wiring connected to your battery. In older cars the terminals on your battery may be suffering from corrosion which you can discover with a quick visual inspection.
What problems can a bad battery cause?
5 Strange Problems Caused by a Weak Battery and How You Can Avoid Them
- Random and Spontaneous Illumination of Multiple Warning Lights.
- Ignition / Door Locks / Windows / Accessories with a Mind of Their Own.
- Auto Start/Stop Failure.
- Spontaneous Alarm Activation.
- Can’t Shift Out of Park.
What causes a car battery to not charge?
The problem might be no ignition, fuel or compression. Or, it might be a bad battery, starter, ignition switch or safety circuit, or anti-theft immobilizer system if the engine won’t crank. Many driveability and starting problems that are charging, starting or ignition related may be due to low battery voltage.
What are the symptoms of a bad charging system?
Symptoms of a charging problem include a low battery, dim headlights, hard starting or a charging system warning light. Many parts stores have an alternator test stand and can test alternators to determine if they have failed or are capable of putting out their rated amp capacity.
What happens if my car charger goes bad?
Typically the battery icon will light on your dashboard if the charging system power drops below 12 volts. If the system fails completely for some reason, the battery can provide just enough power to keep everything working properly for at least a handful of miles, but it depends greatly on the vehicle and what electric accessories are running.
Why does my Charger light keep coming on?
The voltage dropped in the 12 range and the Check engine and battery light came on along with the Service Charging System again. Battery was checked and tested good. They scanned it and there was a code about Generator Control something.