battery light is staying on

2004 CITROEN BERLINGO
109,000 MILES
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ASH35467
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my battery light is staying on when on stand still, it only goes off when im moving. ive had a test on the battery and the alternator and they are both fine?
Oct 1, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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If the alternator out put is correct and the charge light is on, there may be a faulty diode on the rectifier, this will back feed current and still give a charge rate, i would get the alternator bench tested by an auto electrician to test for this fault.
Oct 1, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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