Battery Lights Knowledge Base
Parking Brake and Battery lights went on at the same time and are still on? I drive a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. Today while I was driving both my parking brake and battery light came on. I let the car sit for a while before restarting it but the lights are still on. I also checked the belts on the car and they are still tight and aren't damaged. Any idea what the problem could be?
How do i wire two lights to a car battery? I'm driving a Jeep Wrangler and i want to hook up to small spotlights to sit on my front bumper. I was going to install my own switch to toggle the lights on and off, but i saw that there was an unused switch already in the dashboard. The toggle switch is a two-prong on/off switch, and i've never used one of those. i've only used three prong switches. how do i connect the wires from the battery/lights to the switch?
I have a dell Inspiron 1501 the lights on my battery do not light up at all? The battery still holds a charge but none of the lights on the battery light up. Can anyone tell me is this a sign that my battery is going to start to fail or is this normal for this battery? Also my laptop keeps shutting down on me for no reason. This is happening more and more frequent. Is this an overheating problem? Or could this have anything to do with the battery?
Why are the brake and battery lights flickering on my 2002 Nissan Xterra? While driving, my brake and battery lights have a tendency to flicker. When i accelerate, the flickering subsides, but once i take my foot off of the accelerator it starts again...Any suggestions? Already checked the battery connection, and the alternator was replaced within the past year or year and a half...
98 Pontiac Sunfire battery light flashes sometimes and when i turn heat on lights dim? ok my battery light flashes sometimes for no reason the car will be running fine and then the battery light will come on for a short second i took it and had it tested battery is fine and the alternator i notice it more if i go long distances? Secondly when i turn my heat on in my car i notice the lights dim and when i come to a red light the lights dim?
Blinking brake and battery lights - '99 Forester? I recently experienced a breakdown and tow-in when I started getting erratically blinking dash warning lights, then hesitation, bucking. Pulled over, shut down. No battery left to start although interior lights were OK. Replaced alternator and battery. Now I randomly get rapidly blinking brake and battery lights with no other effect. This is at any speed. I noticed this afternoon that the lights went solid when I used and held the brakes. My local garage is mystified and at a loss. So am I. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
Laptop Does Not Turn ON, Power and Battery Lights continually Blink ON and OFF? The laptop Dell Inspiron 1150 does not turn ON, when the power adapter is unplugged and the power button is pushed nothing happens. When the adapter is plugged in and the power button is pushed the power light and the battery light repeatedly blinks on and off but the laptop does not boot up. I tried booting up with the battery removed and using two different power adapters, one that I know is working. The laptop still will not boot up.
Where can I find tiny individual battery powered lights? I'm looking for small battery powered individual lights that I can use when decorating my cakes. What I need is like a dime/penny size light powered with a watch battery. I swear I've seen them used on "Ace of Cakes". I've looked on the web, but maybe I'm not using the right search words. Does anyone know what I'm talking about or have any other suggestions?
Why are my 1990 Toyota Corolla brake and battery lights on? I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla (about 215,000 miles). This morning I started my car and the the brake and battery light stayed on. This has happened before but the both lights would flicker and eventually I needed a new alternator (about 5 months ago). Anyways, I drove around for a min to see if it would go away. They did not but they also did not flicker at all. When I shut off the car and restarted the lights did not go back on and I drove about 12 miles to work and the lights did not turn on at any point. Is this indicative of a future problem or is it just a possible one-time occurence. Also, I'm not sure if this is related but 2 days ago my car would not start. A friend cleaned my battery and replaced the distributor cap and it starts now. Any relation? I will wait and see if it happens again b/c the lights did not come on while i was driving (they just didn't turn off as usually when i started the ignition) so i really don't think it is the alternator and the brake pads are fairly new too.
Are those battery push lights safe to leave on all night? I bought some of those battery operated push lights and I wanted to use them for a night light but I was wondering if they are prone to overheat or cause fires? I have left it on for over 1/2 hour and it is not getting hotter so is it still safe?
What are some reasons my truck's "check engine" and "battery" lights might be on (see details)? The "check engine" light came on in my truck ('98 Ford F-150) yesterday and stayed on. During acceleration or while going up steep hills, the light starts to blink and the vehicle's "battery" indicator light comes on. If you know about vehicles, please give me some ideas of what might be wrong and how to troubleshoot it. Sources are great, but any ideas are appreciated. Thanks!
Where can I buy bright battery powered lights? I've started using my garage as a workshop which was nicely lit by a window during the summer. However, now the winter is drawing in I need to find a way of lighting it (there is no power). Does anybody know where I can buy some decent battery powered lights? I have tried a couple but they are so dim it makes next to no difference. Thanks.
Would these battery LED lights start a fire? I want to buy these battery-operated LED fairy lights to drape over my wooden notice board or metal headboard. My parents say they will start a fire... Do you think they would? Why/ why not? If yes, are there any lights that are similar that I can buy that aren't a fire hazard? Thank you
Car lights dimmed, battery light came on, wont start now? I was drivig last night, my lights dimmed, my radio and heat cut in and out - So I just turned them both off, and my power steering went off. I got home safely, thank gosh, but now this morning my car won't start? Alternator? Battery? .. Any cheap way to check which one it is? I don't have money to pay 100$ for a diagnosis.
Why do both the brake and battery warning lights come on together on my Subaru Legacy wagon? I have a 2001 Subary Legacy L wagon, with 180,000 km (about 110,000 miles). In the past, the brake warning light has come on when I have need to add brake fluid. Also, I have had the battery charge warning light come on when the battery was getting weak and needed changing. Pretty obvious stuff. But now the battery charge warning and the brake warning light are both coming on together. They will also turn off for a while, and then come back on 5 minutes or so later. Any idea what that is telling me? Thanks...
1992 honda wont start, Battery is good, only emergency lights work.? I own a 1992 honda civic that has been fully operational until a few days ago. I went out to start it but nothing turns on, none of the electrical components work. The only thing that will turn on are the emergency lights. The battery is new and charged. The headlights do not work , only the emergency flashers. I do not know much about cars, where might the ground be located. Would it be worth it to try and replace the fusible link?
looking for battery operated stick up lights? I used to have some battery operated lights that you could stick underneath cabinets or wherever, does anyone recall what these were called and where to get them? I keep finding these full lightbulbs, which is not what I'm looking for.
Where to buy battery operated Christmas lights? Anyone know where I could buy like a personal string of lights, battery operated? I mean, like a long necklace type of strand with battery batteries? Looking to buy instore, not online...in Canada, or more specifically, Edmonton, AB.
Why do the parking lights keep flashing after changing a car battery? I recently took my 1997 Subaru Impreza to get a new battery. After they installed the battery, the parking lights flashed, and continued to flash, even after starting, moving, and locking and unlocking the doors. One mechanic suggested to use the remote lock and unlock device. We drove all the way home with the lights flashing, found the little wireless remote to unlock the doors, pressed the button and the flashing stopped. I was just wondering why the car would do that or what its for? Most of the people there said they have never seen it before.
Engine Light and Battery Lights have turned on the dashboard - 99 Mazda LX 626? Hello Guys, I have a 99 Mazda 626 LX 4 cylinder automatic car. Last ngiht the Engine Light and also the Battery Light were turned on the dashboard. I am not sure what is causing it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I have so far checked the battery connections and it looks OK. I have very little knowledge about the car, so any help that will guide me what to check for will be much appreciated. SID
Where can I buy tiny battery operated lights? Like the small ones you put on a tree but individual and operate with a small battery (like the size you would put in a hearing aid or something small like that). I want to make christmas ornaments with a light inside but I don't want them attached to a strand. I'm familiar with LEDs. I want to know where to buy individual ones that take batteries...not strung
Why are the battery and brake lights on 2000 Daewoo Leganza? Quick and Dirty: My battery and brake lights are dimly lit with the car running. My battery crapped out today, I was able to jump it and get about 4-5 miles. Replaced the battery and the lights are still on. Long Story: 3 days ago I 'fixed' my tail light problem. The driver's side tail-light would stay on with the headlights on-- basically the wire that ran near the fuse box along the trim broke, I rigged it with a thicker gauge wire.-- I don't know if this cause have jacked up my electrical system! After I 'fixed' the wire, the next time I started my car the lights came on as described above and my radio had reset to (like I disconnected the battery or unplugged the radio all together). Today, the battery died in traffic (after a really weak start and the car slowly powering down)... the air bag light came on and the other two lights went off. I was able to jump the car and get it 4-5 miles-- at this point, out of fear the wiring was the cause-- I re-disconnected the wiring I fixed-- with no change/improvement. I took my battery back to AutoZone and had it checked, got a 'Bad Battery' from the machine. I put a new battery in this afternoon and the car is running fine (for now) but the two lights are still on as described above... ANY IDEAS??? Did I fry something or did my alternator go at the exact time I 'fixed' my tail light wiring problem. Other stuff: I already checked my radio-- no loose wires or improper connections. I don't know if there are any fuses I should check in the car??!? Thanks!
Running LED lights on a 12v volt battery? I would like to add a few of those 12v DC LED light strips to my boat for night-time fishing. Do I need something between a 12v battery and the lights (besides a switch) to regulate the amperage and avoid damaging them? Or can I just wire them directly? I would be using a car battery if it matters.
Where to buy battery - operated string lights? Hi - they are sort of like Christmas lights only they are battery-operated. Does anyone know of any stores that carry them? I need them to decorate for a bridal shower/party this weekend. I can't buy them online since I am short on time :(
How do i prevent my system from draining my battery/dimming lights? i had this problem with my old car and i just purchased a system for my new car. Do capacitors really work? if so which ones? I've also heard of a yellow-top battery as being a solution. i have a 600 watt rockford fosgate with 2 12" rockford fosgate subs about 800 watts if that helps and I've yet to get them installed. thanks for any suggestions 600 watt rockford fosgate amp*
Would my motorcycle lights go on even if that battery is dead? Me and my girl went for a ride the other day, no problems. The next day we go out to start the bike and it almost starts then just dies. Now when I press start it just makes a clicking noise but doesn't sound close to rolling over, but when i put the key in the lights still come on. Seems like a dead battery but would the lights still work? Its a Kawasaki 94 Vulcan btw. Thanks!
Car wont start, but lights&battery work just fine.? 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Alternator recently replaced. Big storm this week, initially thought it was moisture in the electrical system. Everything is dry. When key is turned, the lights, radio etc. works just fine, but nothing else happens. The car wont start. Any suggestions/ideas?
My battery and oil lights go on and car won't move until restarted? I have a '97 Saturn, and recently most times when I turn it on it sounds like it's starting OK, but then the battery and oil lamp lights go on and the car won't move. If I turn it off and restart I can it get going. Last week before this started I took it to the garage because the service engine light was on but they said it had something to do with codes and turned the light off and thought it would be ok. I'm planning on taking it in soon, but I'd like to know what the problem is/how serious it is/how long I can afford to drive like this before taking it in since I can't afford to be carless for the next few days.
How to fix Dell Inspiron 5150 blinking battery lights? I've got this 5150 inspiron laptop. I have a battery in there. Recently, it blinks 4 times orange, then 1 time green. I have no idea what this means. It doesn't do this for my spare battery of the same model. I've looked around and all I've got is confusion. What can I do to make the blinking stop? I've already checked Dell's website and they do not have an answer.
what would be the best way to connect a battery to about 10 LED lights? I have about 9-12 LED lights that are 2.1 volts with a max of 3 volts. I also have a 9v battery. I want to know hwo I can maximize the number of lights to the 9v battery with out over charging the lights. I was thinking of putting 2 sierise of 4 lights or 3 serise of 4 ligths in a parallel order. Is that the way to go?
Where can I buy battery powered LED lights? I need a battery powered LED light for a uni project. I don't want t buy it over the internet so what sort of shop should i go to? I'm hoping for somewhere with a good range.. maybe a hardwear store?
Where Can I Buy A Battery for Emergency Lights? my dad is da manager of a local Baker's Square in Glendale Hieghts, IL. im srry we dont live where u guys all live but i still need help. I need to find out where he can buy a battery for emergency lights for when the lights fail to operate in his restuarant. It needs to be around Glendale Heights, IL or Bolingbrook, IL because that is where we live. My dad showed me wat it looks like and its like a brick but larger and made out of what normal batterys that can fit into remotes r made of. (basically a rectangular prism) i kno my grammar is horrid so tell me if u dont understand something. All help is appreciated, but pleaz respond now. Thank You!!!
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