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Old 03-24-2011, 08:54 PM
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Battery Light On

Can your Battery Light stay on also if your Battery is not good or it only shows when your alternator is not good (BMW X5 4.4 2001)?

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It can indicate a charging problem or a battery problem.
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Thanks JCL, tomorrow I am going to buy a brand new Battery to see if the battery is the problem that I am having
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Battery Light Still on

My Battery Light is on after a Boost from the front terminal. I put a new Battery and a new alternator but the battery is still on. The car start fine and run fine. Please I need help
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Get the charging system checked. It is cheaper to get it diagnosed properly than to continue replacing components.
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what charging system should I get checked out ?
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The vehicle charging system, including alternator output. A qualified shop will know what to check.
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what charging system should I get checked out ?
You can actually go to autozone, and have them check the alternator, starter, and battery. Just did it the other day... Big help in narrowing down problems. I dont think they will charge u either, they didnt charge me
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Does checking it with a multi meter give worthy information? I am getting a dim battery light some times brighter. I am getting 12.1 with car off 14.1 with engine running. Alternator is Bosch from Pep boys about a year old. Battery is about 2 1/2 years old
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Thanks for the responce. This forum has gone to shit past couple of years!
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