what could the problem be with the battery light on the dash ? it stays on all the time, the battery is new

10

Asked by bill_1951 Nov 30, 2014 at 06:56 PM about the 1983 Chevrolet S-10

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have installed a new battery in my S 10 and there is a battery light that stays on in the
dash, the only way I can get it off is to disconect the battery.

3 Answers
101,595

KenF answered 9 years ago

Could be a problem with the alternator. Take it to one of the auto stores that do free checks on alternators.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
10

bill_1951 answered 9 years ago

Thank you for the information, I will certainly check the alternator before i do anything else.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
10

bill_1951 answered 9 years ago

Thanks again for the information, I checked the alternator and it was bad put on a new one and it fixed the problem.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • what could the problem be with the battery light on the dash ? it stays on all the time, the battery is new 3 Answers

    I have installed a new battery in my S 10 and there is a battery light that stays on in the dash, the only way I can get it off is to disconect the battery.

    1983 Chevrolet S-10

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • what could be the problem 3 Answers

    It shakes when i accelerate, and it has like a weird knocking sound from like the back or mid area of the truck, its starts when i put it in drive like a small clicking noise but as i pick up speed...

    2001 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Battery light stays on 1 Answer

    The battery light on the dash stays on.

    1995 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • my 2000 s10 ac compressor stays on all the time the clutch does not stop running 4 Answers

    I have a 2000 s10 truck and it was blowing hot when the ac was on. I put one can in it and it blows cold but the clutch does not turn on and off when the ac is on. should the clutch turn off and on. t...

    2000 Chevrolet S-10 LS Xtreme Extended Cab RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Could this problem be the ECM? 3 Answers

    I just had the ignition coil wire replaced as well as a complete tune up done on my vehicle. While the check engine light has not been on since this has been completed, I am noticing that it acts ...

    1996 Chevrolet S-10 LS LB RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

S-10

Looking for a Used S-10 in your area?

CarGurus has 170 nationwide S-10 listings starting at $3,899.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1983 Chevrolet S-10

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet S-10 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Andrew Olsen
    Reputation
    9,720
  • #2
    Robert Smith
    Reputation
    3,360
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,810
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Ranger
598 Great Deals out of 11,779 listings starting at $1,999
Used Ford F-150
6,050 Great Deals out of 131,250 listings starting at $900
Used Chevrolet Blazer
778 Great Deals out of 14,648 listings starting at $4,495
Used Ford Mustang
923 Great Deals out of 22,585 listings starting at $783

Used Cars for Sale

2004 Chevrolet S-10 For Sale
4 listings
2003 Chevrolet S-10 For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 33 listings starting at $3,899
2002 Chevrolet S-10 For Sale
24 listings starting at $7,995
2001 Chevrolet S-10 For Sale
26 listings starting at $13,995
2000 Chevrolet S-10 For Sale
21 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.