Vauxhall Cavalier battery light comes on when engine is off
Variant: 1.8 LS
Model Year: 1995
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Just recently my cars battery warning light came on when the engine is off and the key is out of the ignition but when I start up the car the light goes off. Im not exactly mechanically minded but I had the battery checked at Halfords and it was fine but the charge was low so I recharged it. This has made no difference. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Posted: Apr 25, 2012 (12 years ago)
Sounds like a faulty Alternator, thats why the battery charge is low. Get the alternator checked. Hiope this helps.
Posted Apr 26, 2012 (12 years ago)
try checking the earth connections including the gearbox and alternator earth strapes give them all a good clean etc
Posted Apr 26, 2012 (12 years ago)
Thanks guys, much appreciated. Could not find a loose earth so I took it to a garage. During the trip the light came on and was pusling and the ABS and airbag lights came on. Mechanic checkied the alternator and it had literal just packed up.
Posted Apr 28, 2012 (12 years ago)
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