Why is my battery light on on my Honda CRV?
If your Honda CRV battery warning light comes on while driving, be satisfied to turn off your accessories, so the battery doesn’t drain further. The warning light usually means that the alternator isn’t working properly meaning you are operating solely on battery power.
What causes a battery light to come on after a battery change?
Persistent Battery Light After Battery or Alternator Replacement. There are usually two things that cause the battery light to come on after a battery replacement. The most common is a loose connection – perhaps a terminal connector was not tightened sufficiently when the battery was replaced.
Why is my car battery not working properly?
Finally, a problem could be defective replacement parts. Sometimes, batteries are just not as good as they are manufactured to be due to hidden defects or a longer-than-usual shelf wait before being purchased. Similarly, alternators can be defective out of the box, especially if they’re refurbished or rebuilt.
How can I test my car battery relay?
Assuming all fuses are fine, you can test relays by swapping them with others of the same part number (many vehicles will have two or three of the same relay running various components) or by testing the relay itself via continuity and resistance methods. The following two tabs change content below.
Persistent Battery Light After Battery or Alternator Replacement. There are usually two things that cause the battery light to come on after a battery replacement. The most common is a loose connection – perhaps a terminal connector was not tightened sufficiently when the battery was replaced.
Finally, a problem could be defective replacement parts. Sometimes, batteries are just not as good as they are manufactured to be due to hidden defects or a longer-than-usual shelf wait before being purchased. Similarly, alternators can be defective out of the box, especially if they’re refurbished or rebuilt.
Assuming all fuses are fine, you can test relays by swapping them with others of the same part number (many vehicles will have two or three of the same relay running various components) or by testing the relay itself via continuity and resistance methods. The following two tabs change content below.