In your Volkswagen, if the battery light comes on in the dashboard while you are driving, then check out the charging system as soon as possible. Many times, other problems are also responsible for the activated battery light on the dashboard. In general, the battery light will come on due to the corroded battery cable or other wire connecting component problems. Go through the slide to know about the causes behind battery light comes on in Volkswagen.

1. BATTERY LIGHT TO COME
ON IN BELLEVUE?

2. Every time the car starts up,
the battery warning light
should briefly turn on and back
off after a few seconds.

3. I f t h e b a t t e r y w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n
w h i l e y o u ’ r e d r i v i n g , t h a t m e a n s t h e
c h a r g i n g s y s t e m i s n ’ t w o r k i n g .

4. If this occurs, there are several
potential causes to check out
when troubleshooting.

5. When the battery is having
trouble charging, you should
notice other symptoms such as:
Dim headlights
Clock running slow
·Failed air conditioner
Damaged radio

6. The following points define the causes behind
your battery light come on in Volkswagen.

7. CORRODED BATTERY TERMINALS

8. P o s i t i v e a n d n e g a t i v e
b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s a r e
c h a n n e l s f o r t h e
e l e c t r i c i t y i n a c a r .

9. Corroded electrical components
are poor conductors, so it
affects the electrical
components' conductivity.

10. Loose battery cable

11. Battery cables should fit snugly
around the battery terminals to
provide a good connection.

12. If there doesn’t seem to be a good connection, then it will
activate the battery light.

13. BAD BATTERY

14. N o r m a l 1 2 v o l t b a t t e r i e s h a v e a 3
t o 5 y e a r o f l i f e s p a n i n t h e c a r .

15. With age, the cells or plates can break
and the electrolyte solution can leak and
trigger the battery light.

16. DAMAGED ALTERNATOR BELT

17. Alternator belt is crucial because it
connects the alternator, engine,
and accessories together.

18. If a bad alternator belt is the cause of the
battery warning light, it may also cause
squealing from the hood.

19. BAD ALTERNATOR

20. Voltage should be between 13.6
volts and 14.6 volts for the
smooth starting of the engine.

21. If the voltage is less than 12 volts,
the battery light is triggered and
you need to replace the alternator.

22. If the battery light is on and
you’re still driving the car, turn
off as many electrical
accessories as you can like:
Air conditioner
Heater
Power windows
Stereo system

23. Get a mechanic as quickly as
possible in your local area for
checking out the:
Battery
Wires
Charging system

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