Battery light comes on when engine is off

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 LS

Car: Vauxhall Cavalier
Year: 1995
Variant: 1.8 LS

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Just recently my cars battery warning light came on when the engine is off and the key is out of the ignition but when I start up the car the light goes off. Im not exactly mechanically minded but I had the battery checked at Halfords and it was fine but the charge was low so I recharged it. This has made no difference. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Problem added: Apr 25, 2012 (11 years ago)

Asmodeus

Points: 3

Sounds like a faulty Alternator, thats why the battery charge is low. Get the alternator checked. Hiope this helps.

Answered Apr 26, 2012 (11 years ago)

Prob

Points: 153

try checking the earth connections including the gearbox and alternator earth strapes give them all a good clean etc

Answered Apr 26, 2012 (11 years ago)

creeder

Points: 137

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Could not find a loose earth so I took it to a garage. During the trip the light came on and was pusling and the ABS and airbag lights came on. Mechanic checkied the alternator and it had literal just packed up.

Answered Apr 28, 2012 (11 years ago)

Asmodeus

Points: 3

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1995 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 LS

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