Why is the battery light coming on with a new battery

Asked by GuruH14FR Jul 23, 2019 at 09:57 AM about the 1998 Nissan Altima XE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When the battery light comes  on

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Gary answered 5 years ago

The light is usually an indication of a charging system problem. You should check the alternator to see if it is actually charging the new battery.

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