WangDAT
08-24-2006, 09:04 PM
My parking brake and battery lights are flashing/stays on together as I drive. Doesn't really matter what I'm doing at the moment, it's almost seems random. I can just cruise along the freeway at 70 or sit at a stop light and then it flickers, some times it stays on for 30secs. I had my alternator checked at a local shop and they say its well within spec. Also replaced my battery about 6 months ago. Any ideas?
Bbasso
08-24-2006, 09:23 PM
Odd...
As for the brake light, check your brake fluid & pads.
Battery light- Would lead me to think low battery under 13.0
Legacy777
08-24-2006, 11:32 PM
You're alternator is toast. Both lights are tied into the alternator's charging system.
Mulder
08-24-2006, 11:39 PM
How thoroughly did they check the alternator? It is possible to have bad diodes and still see the proper voltage when checking with a meter, but the output will be "dirty" and will cause problems such as the intermittent warning lights you are seeing. For a full alternator check/diagnosis a scope should be used.