My battery light came on,,i went to get a new one and was told it wasnt my battery but my alternater??but after letting the car rest the car started and the battery light came on...so is this the battery or the alternater??let me know thanks
2007-06-24 05:23:21 · 11 answers · asked by fred s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ok..if the problem is the alternater does anyone know what it will cost,,,i have a 200 dodge intreped
2007-06-24 05:36:29 · update #1
thanks for the answers,,know how much should i pay for a new alternaor,,2000 dodge intrped??
2007-06-24 05:47:38 · update #2
I assume your battery was tested. If so get your alternator tested as well and then you will know.
There is a third possibility and that is you might have a bad voltage sensor/regulator. This can be tested for as well if the alternator checks out to be OK.
2007-06-24 05:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either, but most likely the alternator. The battery has sufficient power to start your engine, but not enough to keep it running. The Alternator adds extra current to the system to run all of the electrical items on your car. The battery alone can't. The electrical system will drain the battery dry in no time and leave you stranded.
The parts stores like Autozone, Napa, pep boys can test your electrical system for free. Mught wanna double check.
Good luck!
2007-06-24 05:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by crazy_fuzzy_bunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your battery is not receiving a charge from the alternator. Replace the alternator before you ruin the battery.
The battery will run the car for a period of time, but if you have to run at night, with the lights on, then you will wind up getting stranded somewhere. You really need to do it now. Don't wait on this one. Good luck.
2007-06-24 05:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the belt is still there and tight then it most likely it is the alternator.
the reason it started is the battery had time to build up enough juice to crank it.
The light stays on because the battery is not being charged by the alternator.
2007-06-24 05:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by aintgotnotime4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an alternater will cost you about$80 to $100 dollars it is your alternater some places knock off for old part because they rebuild them and resale them
2007-06-24 06:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by jennifer e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While your car is running disconnect the positive terminal wire on your battery. If your car shuts off then it is definately your alternator that is bad.
2007-06-24 05:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Young 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the alternator before it puts exessive drain on your new battery and you'll have to buy another one of those too.
2007-06-24 05:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by ez2pleazeu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like the alternator is not charging the battery
2007-06-24 05:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the alternator is my guess its not charging the battery so id get it replaced asap
2007-06-24 05:27:42 · answer #9 · answered by kev l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try cleaning the battery connections
2007-06-24 05:31:54 · answer #10 · answered by smokey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋