2002 Vauxhall Vectra battery light stays on for approx 5 mins

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 2002
Variant: 1.8 LS 16v
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
When starting the car, the battery light stays on for approx. 5 mins, and none of the dashboard instruments work. After 5 mins, the battery light goes out, and the instruments start to work.
All other electrics work during this period.
Posted: May 10, 2010 (13 years ago)
Could be alternator or wiring / connector. Easy to test with meter .
Posted May 10, 2010 (13 years ago)

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