My battery light comes on in my chevy. Instead of the dial going down the dial goes up . Do I have a power surge thats making the dial go up. I bought a new battery and its still doing the same thing. When I come to a complete stop sometimes the dial goes back down to its normal position. What could be the problem thats making my battery come on.. I don't have any problem starting the it cranks right up
2007-09-05 00:05:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It would be best if you did a volt test of your alternator with the motor running. Set the volt meter for 20 volts. Place the volt meter red probe to the positive battery post and the black to negative. With motor running the volt meter should read 13.5 - 14.0 v.
As the other person has stated: More voltage than 14.0 will boil the battery to an early death. If you have a good auto-electric shop nearby they may be able to check the internal regulator problem inside the alternator. If not a remanufactured alternator with the best warranty you can find is in order.
2007-09-05 01:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kenny did you think your alternator might be overcharging! The battery can be overheated and boiled dry. Other things light bulbs will start failing. Get the alternator replaced soon.
2007-09-05 07:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋