ok when i unhook the power wire yes the car stays on.. the battery light only comes on when i first start the car, now the thing is sometimes it charges, sometimes it doesnt..actually, i changed the power cable ends today and i actually have been having a bit more success, the car was running fine, charging fine..then i stalled the car out, and the battery went dead..i got it jumped, and drove home, then when i tried to start it up again it was doing the same thing....im gonna take it to autozone tomorrow and have it fully charged again, hopefully i fixed the problem and the battery just needs to be fully recharged again. but any other suggestions will definitely be appreciated, and i really appreciate all your guys inputs, and i think ive found a forum that ill actually stay in and learn. thanks alot guys