Battery light, help
Darb 2k
08-29-2004, 02:41 PM
hey guys, i just used some engine clean foam stuff on my car, and now the battery light has come on. i checked to see is any wires came loose, everything looks fine but i dunno. is there any way i check to see if itss just a short, and see if the alternator is charging the battery? thanks.
mellowboy
08-29-2004, 02:45 PM
You might wanna check the alternator. See if your lights are dim or not.
Darb 2k
08-29-2004, 02:57 PM
its a brand new alternator had installed 4 months ago
mellowboy
08-29-2004, 04:02 PM
Well see if the alternator belt is on right. Did you get some of that stuff on the alternator? It could ruin it.
Shaguar47
08-29-2004, 04:05 PM
yeah it could've ruined the alt. Oops
Darb 2k
08-29-2004, 05:50 PM
thanks for the replies guys, and yes the alternator was hooped. but still under warrenty. both labour and mechanical. but i dont why it got messed up. thats dumb. oh well
mellowboy
08-29-2004, 10:00 PM
Liquid + Electrical = not a good combo ;)
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