2000 Suzuki Esteem battery light stays on

2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LENNY 129
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Just changed alternator...
Thebattery light stays on
Dec 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM
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Check that the belt is tight and you will have to check the alternator output at the back of the alternator (large single wire) you will want about 14.5 V start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 30, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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LENNY 129
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Thanks for the reply..
I will check it out after the New Year...
Have a good New Year...
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM
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LENNY 129
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Just noticed this morning...
day time driveing light gone...
park lights gone..
back up lights gone...
Jan 2, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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check the fuses, i would be thinking that a fuse or 2 may be blown.

Mark
Jan 3, 2010 at 1:07 AM
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LENNY 129
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voltage from battery....12.1
alternator voltage.....14.2

park lights ok...
day driveing lights not working...
Bulbs gone in back up lights....
Thanks...
Lenny....
Jan 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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LENNY 129
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Battery light indicator still stays on...

Lenny...
Jan 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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