2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse battery light

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BARNHOUSER
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I have a new batt and I installed a new alternator. My battery light still comes on.
Sep 27, 2008 at 9:13 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Check the power cable connecting the alternator to the battery. Also check the tension on the belt.
Oct 10, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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SQUIDMAN
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I did the same thing, just replaced the battery and the alternator and the light is on. I also suspet it is the belt tension as it generates electicity so it may be causing a small overload.
Nov 20, 2008 at 8:47 AM
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