Q: My battery light stays-on, on the dashboard why?
I tried checking my alternator by pulling the battery head after starting the car the car idles perfectly and the light is still on. I switched on my headlights with the battery terminal disconnected from the battery and the car idles fine. Why is my battery light staying lighted on the dashboard? Thanks for your time!
My car has an automatic transmission.
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