Why does my battery light and brake light keep flashing?
Brake and battery lights together indicate you have a problem with your charging system. Normally they both come on, which indicates you alternator died. If there flashing together, I’m going to assume that the volatge regulator within the alternator has trouble and you may be overcharging!
What does the charge fuse do?
Alternator fuses are put into place to allow an alternator to operate. They’re small fuses found in the fuse boxes of cars that control alternators and help to keep them up and running. The fuse might blow because of old age, and it might blow because of a power surge within your car.
What does it mean when your battery light comes on and then goes off?
The battery light indicates that your charging system has a flaw in it which may be a sign of a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. When the alternator is not working properly, this may result in the battery quickly losing charge and the car losing all power as you have described.
Why is the battery light on but the alternator is charging?
1 Check for Corrosion. In some car models, the fumes from the regular functions lead to corrosion to collect on the battery terminals. 2 Clean the Car Battery Terminals. If you notice some corrosion or grime around the battery terminals, it might be the reason why the car battery light is still on. 3 Tighten the Battery Clamps.
Is the brake and Battery Light a problem?
The car ran fine for a while (the brake and battery light went off) so i thought it was fine. Low and behold, it died again in the middle of nowhere Now i’m screwed because i don’t know what it can be. We tested the battery with the car off (12 volts) and tested it with the car on (dropped to 11.8 volts.)
What happens if you have a bad alternator in your car?
The car won’t start at all. If the problem is a bad alternator, your car will slowly lose power. You’ll be driving down the road, your lights will dim, and you’ll lose power and die. If the problem is with your battery, then you’ll generally only have trouble starting your car since that’s the battery’s main function.
Is the alternator on my Ka car working?
We tested the battery with the car off (12 volts) and tested it with the car on (dropped to 11.8 volts.) Then, with all the lights on, it dropped to 11.0 volts. I know it seems like the alternator isn’t working, but i’m sure that alternator was working on my KA.