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1998 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Battery, Sensor.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on July 8, 2012

Why wont my battery light go off?

My 98 chevy malibu battery light wont go out. i put in new starter new alternator n charged up battery. Any ideas?

Avatar Asked by kervensjean

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Replied on July 8, 2012

Suspect Body Function Controller what is BATT voltage engine off and on?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 8, 2012

i have no idea on how to even check that im not that good with cars

Tiny Response from kervensjean
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Replied on July 8, 2012

but the car also turns off when the battery eventually dies

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Replied on July 9, 2012

Take to auto parts store have BATT and charging system tested

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 9, 2012

i did they said the battery was good so was the alternator and starter.. but the car itself wont make it to the store

Tiny Response from kervensjean
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Replied on July 10, 2012

Then doubt ALT is functioning

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 10, 2012

how much do you know bout a cam sensor..do you think thats it?

Tiny Response from kervensjean
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Replied on July 10, 2012

The camshaft sensor has nothing to do with the alternator light being on-Your problem here could be the computer controlled of the alternator's field generation circuit-

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Replied on July 10, 2012

how would i fix that and how much? im not the most well paid person around

Tiny Response from kervensjean
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Replied on July 10, 2012

Dunno the cost of repairs it varies with location-Have the wiring checked from the alternator to the computer-if okay have the computer checked/tested-

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