battery light on

[BlkTp]

I just ran into this problem today. the battery warning light came on. I checked the battery cable and looks fine. I then checked all the fuses. those are also fine. there is a continuous sound behind the fuses under the driver dash. i really can't describe it. it's not a clicking sound. i sounds like a dragon fly trapped in a bag trying to get out. that's the only way i can describe the sound. i took the fuses out and it's still making that noise. and the light is still on. help me out. please

[SyndromeVII]

Shut your door

[onosqv]

You checked the battery cable, but did you check your battery w/ a multimeter?

Should read 12volts w/ car off.

Should read 13-14 volts after turning car on & usually for a very little bit after car is off.

[BlkTp]

i haven't check the voltage in the battery yet. but it is fairly a new battery. and it just started doing it while i was driving. the radio, a/c, and lights work fine. i'm baffled.

[onosqv]

Perhaps your problem is similar to this (battery freaking out under load):

zerothread?id=124354

New batteries can be defective too, I had a very high quality deep cycle battery not hold a charge on me.

or could be alternator going out, or loose connection to terminals:

zerothread?id=113447

I hope you rule those out already, this was w/ a simple use of the SEARCH button.

An easy way to test this is either replace the battery or install a voltmeter gauge, which will let you see what the volts read @ during driving - or a friend w/ a multimeter could help (although not recommended as much, haha).

[BlkTp]

thanks for the help. I"m gonna check that out. u've been more than helpful. :thumbs up:

[Nismo_Freak]

That sound is a relay going nuts... crawl under there and check.

[BlkTp]

i'm gonna change out the alternator and see what it does. i know for sure that it isn't charging the battery. i will keep everyone up to date on what happens.