new alternator, new battery... still battery light??

[SPDU4IA]

I put in a new alternator about 3 months ago (never had battery light before), about 1.5 months ago the battery light came on and stayed on. Today I put a brand new Optima Red Top battery hoping it would fix the light. But unfortunetly it didn't Could it be some of the cables or the computer?? Any suggestions?

 

[SuperDust22]

I had the same problem as you except my car would die. I ended up founding out it was the voltage regulator in the alternator and I had just bought a new alternator and optima red top. I was so pissed. All I did was take the alternator back and getting another new one.


Dustin

 

[GottaGetOne]

It may be a wiring or computer problem, but I wouldnt think so. Its not unheard of to get a bad alt. from the store. I would say take it off and take it back because its most likely the cause. Good luck!

 

[SPDU4IA]

thx for the info, i'll be takin my alternator back tomorow and hopefully it'll work.