After about 30 seconds of my car being started, and with the engine at idle, the battery light come on and stays on. Revving the engine does not extinguish the light! As soon as I drive, the light goes out. However, when driving at any speed, if I am not putting load on the engine (e.g. decelerating, not applying any pressure to the accelerator pedal), the light will come back on until I 'blip' the accelerator pedal.
With the car idling, the dash, radio and interior light all flicker!
I had AutoZone check the battery, and it's fine. They measured 13.5V out of the alternator.
The serpentine belt is tight (can be depressed about 1/2 inch), and all the connections are tight and not corroded.
The alternator is the factory fitted, and is the second one that the car has had (this one being installed under warranty about a year ago). Is the alternator on it's way out? I know a voltage of 14.5V is preferable, but I also thought that 13.5V would be enough!!
Can anyone give me advice, prior to visiting the dealer?
Cheers, Shane
With the car idling, the dash, radio and interior light all flicker!
I had AutoZone check the battery, and it's fine. They measured 13.5V out of the alternator.
The serpentine belt is tight (can be depressed about 1/2 inch), and all the connections are tight and not corroded.
The alternator is the factory fitted, and is the second one that the car has had (this one being installed under warranty about a year ago). Is the alternator on it's way out? I know a voltage of 14.5V is preferable, but I also thought that 13.5V would be enough!!
Can anyone give me advice, prior to visiting the dealer?
Cheers, Shane
