battery light stays on with engine turned off.

2006 GMC YUKON

169,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

HARLEYGUY13126

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battery went dead after jumping the vehicle and running for extended period of time I shut engine off and noticed that the battery light was on. when engine is running the battery light is out.Replaced the battery and the same thing happens.What causes this light to stay on when the engine isn't even running. Thank you for your help.

Oct 14, 2015 at 7:41 AM

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check alternator it may be bad like the diode bridge inside.and check fusible link going to it. also check fuses under hood

Oct 14, 2015 at 9:57 AM

HARLEYGUY13126

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Thanks will check and get back on results.

Oct 14, 2015 at 1:51 PM