Battery Light

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Martin, Dec 30, 2004.

  1. Martin

    Martin Guest

    The battery light stays on, (on my "R" reg Astra 1.6 Auto), the one on the
    dashboard. Even on with the ignition off and the key removed. Any Ideas?
     
    Martin, Dec 30, 2004
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  2. Martin

    Guest Guest

    Probably a faulty alternator. You'll need to get it checked by a
    competent person.
    If you have access to a multimeter you can check to make sure that the
    batery voltage is around 14.5V with the engine running. If not (say its
    10.5V to 12.5V) then the alternator is not charging the battery.
    Check to make sure that the earth lead to the alternator is OK. There
    was also a problem with some of the wires to the alternator chaffing on
    the heat shield. I have to move and re-insulate some wires on my ex's
    old Astra. I think there might have been a recall on this?????
    Dave
     
    Guest, Dec 30, 2004
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