Battery light question

davis131 · 05-15-2008, 02:38 PM

My battery light on my 97 4runner reciently came on.I had the battery out for 2 days while I installed 2 new airbags and module, I put a new battery in and the alternator IS charging. I'm at a loss. It wasn't on before, just the airbag light but the bags and module took care of that.Could that be something that has to be reset?

Thanks Bill

davis131 · 05-16-2008, 06:46 AM

Help please, no ones had this problem? I don't have a owners manual ,could there be some simple solution like turning the key off & on to accessory a couple times quickly or some other goofy combination to get this reset.Any help sure would be appreciated. Thanks Bill

Ron Helmuth · 05-16-2008, 07:03 AM

bring your question on over to 95 and up trucks/Runners - I don't know how to move it or if the moderators allow that or I would help you out

I am curious what controls that - could there be a fuse also to pull out and re-insert? You have the owners manual? Checked both fuse boxes?

davis131 · 05-16-2008, 11:01 AM

Ron, I wasn't sure how to move a post so I just copied and pasted the question on that forum .The moderators can delete these posts if they wish.

CJM · 05-16-2008, 11:18 AM

If that light comes on it means your alt is going or the battery has a bad cell in it.

Get both checked by a qualified mechanic and NOT sears or autozone plz.

davis131 · 05-16-2008, 02:53 PM

I check the alt. with a voltmeter and it seems to be putting out about 14 volts and I also pulled the + terminal with it running and it didn't die out, I also put a new battery in it and it starts fine and still no luck with the light.

05-15-2008, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
davis131 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wild & wonderful wv Posts: 11	Battery light question My battery light on my 97 4runner reciently came on.I had the battery out for 2 days while I installed 2 new airbags and module, I put a new battery in and the alternator IS charging. I'm at a loss. It wasn't on before, just the airbag light but the bags and module took care of that.Could that be something that has to be reset? Thanks Bill

05-16-2008, 07:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 582	bring your question on over to 95 and up trucks/Runners - I don't know how to move it or if the moderators allow that or I would help you out I am curious what controls that - could there be a fuse also to pull out and re-insert? You have the owners manual? Checked both fuse boxes? __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd Factory Rear Locker/Rear Diff Breather Extension LT265/75/16 Nitto Terra Gs- AR767s Old Man Emu springs- 881 fronts/891 rears Old Man Emu shocks- N91s fronts/ N86 rears All Pro Off Road sliders/ARB "Taco" bumper Redline Tuning hood struts -prop rod now useless! TrueFlow Air Filter fed by airbox deckplate mod Rear wing custom painted in body color (white056)

05-16-2008, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	If that light comes on it means your alt is going or the battery has a bad cell in it. Get both checked by a qualified mechanic and NOT sears or autozone plz. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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05-16-2008, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
davis131 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wild & wonderful wv Posts: 11	Help please, no ones had this problem? I don't have a owners manual ,could there be some simple solution like turning the key off & on to accessory a couple times quickly or some other goofy combination to get this reset.Any help sure would be appreciated. Thanks Bill

05-16-2008, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
davis131 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wild & wonderful wv Posts: 11	Ron, I wasn't sure how to move a post so I just copied and pasted the question on that forum .The moderators can delete these posts if they wish.

05-16-2008, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
davis131 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wild & wonderful wv Posts: 11	I check the alt. with a voltmeter and it seems to be putting out about 14 volts and I also pulled the + terminal with it running and it didn't die out, I also put a new battery in it and it starts fine and still no luck with the light.