Why did my Renault battery charger stop working?
Car sat for a week in an airport car park while on holiday, when I returned the orange service light was illuminated. Few days later this changed to a beeping alarm with BATTERY CHARGING FAULT and STOP light. The mechanic changed the battery as it was overcharging.
How does the warning light on an alternator work?
If the alternator has an external regulator, the warning light wire attaches to it in the same way as a dynamo. Again the terminal will be marked WL or IND. Some cars, however, have an alternator which uses a separate relay for the warning light circuit. In this case you should disconnect the wire from this relay.
What causes the power steering warning light to come on?
If you’ve always driven cars with power steering, suddenly losing it can be a shock. What causes the power steering light to come on? For vehicles with hydraulic power steering, the most common reason for the power steering warning light is that the fluid level is low. This is often caused by a leak in one of the hoses.
What to do when your battery light Pops on and no power steering?
When your Battery light pops on and you don’t have power steering or your car starts to run hot check your serpentine belt. The drive belt runs your alternator and power steering so once the belt breaks or comes off those are the tell tail signs.
Car sat for a week in an airport car park while on holiday, when I returned the orange service light was illuminated. Few days later this changed to a beeping alarm with BATTERY CHARGING FAULT and STOP light. The mechanic changed the battery as it was overcharging.
Where does the warning light wire go on an alternator?
If the alternator is fitted with an internal regulator, the wire you want connects directly to a terminal on the back of the unit marked WL or IND. If the alternator has an external regulator, the warning light wire attaches to it in the same way as a dynamo.
Why does the battery light come on when you lose power steering?
Typically the battery light comes on when the alternator is not providing electrical power to meet demands of the vehicle. That you lost power steering assist along with the battery light coming on, leads me to think the one common thing between them – the serpentine belt drive system – is at fault.
What does a steering wheel warning light mean?
Either way, the steering wheel warning light can be a clear sign that something is wrong with your power steering system and you should have your car inspected by a qualified technician as soon as possible. If you’ve seen another warning light and you’re unsure what it is, you may want to read Dashboard Warning Lights Explained.