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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Boditza on 24 November 2010, 08:59:37

Title: dash battery light
Post by: Boditza on 24 November 2010, 08:59:37

When i turn the key on the car the battery light isn't always present(after i wait a bit the only light is the oil light)... sometimes it light up but more of the times it doesn't. it lights up especially when i drive with consumers on before i turn off the car (rear window heat, headlights) but not every time. is this a problem i should worry about.. what can this be?

p.s. this is without starting the engine so there won't be any mislead users :)

Title: Re: dash battery light
Post by: Boditza on 25 November 2010, 06:17:14

all of you have the battery light on when you switch ignition?

Title: Re: dash battery light
Post by: Welung666 on 25 November 2010, 07:23:03

The battery light should stay on until it senses a charge coming from the alternator.

Title: Re: dash battery light
Post by: Boditza on 25 November 2010, 07:27:45

then why do you think mine isn't always on when i switch on the ignition?? should it be a problem???

Title: Re: dash battery light
Post by: Welung666 on 25 November 2010, 07:36:28

Firstly try another bulb to eliminate that as being at fault. Then test your alternator using THIS (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1225724099) guide :y

Title: Re: dash battery light
Post by: Boditza on 25 November 2010, 07:45:47

i get 13.1v with all consumers on(headlights, climate control, eco off, heated seats, heated window).. i don't think the bulb is faulty because it would light at all :(