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Battery light coming on still after new battery and alternator fitted

Wilcox
Wilcox
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The alternator on my ford galaxy failed after a small fuel leak. I had the battery replaced by the rac who told me the alternator was failing so i got it replaced at halfords. Since then i still get the battery light on with maybe every other start-up. The battery shows 13.7 volts when the light is on and 14.7 initially when the light is off. Looking around on forums it sounds like a smart charge issue? Had it back to halfords twice, both times told they found some 'loose connections' but its still doing the same. Any ideas much appreciated. Can supply more info if needed.

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    Although I am not 100% sure try the battery  if you have not tried this .If the battery is not charging correctly or  has got a bad cell it might be enough for the light to come on. If you have a friend with a  car with a  known good battery and similar  type borrow it and see what happens  before you buy a new one.

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    What battery do you have in your car at present? Is it a "Calcium" based battery?

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