Battery light on

Good evening.

You need to get a voltmeter to test both the battery voltage and the charging voltage.

You need 12.4 to 12.6 volts on the battery and the charging rate should be 14 to 14.5 volts.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Okay, what were the results and what was the charge rate at the battery? They should have given you a print out.

If the light is on, it is from either a failed alternator or low battery voltage.

Roy

Okay,

First, they are parts salesman not technicians. That is why I keep asking for the results.

Do you have a voltmeter? I would like to see the actual readings to give you help and not guess which is what they did at the parts store at your expense.

There are only two connections on the alternator. The one for the big wire from the battery and the one connector. Make sure they are clean and tight.

Roy

You are welcome. Sounds like a plan.

Roy

Okay, and the voltage readings I asked for?

Roy