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ford transit 260.2003.2lt - battery light stay,s on - monie

hi john............i have just replaced a new starter motor

and it starts 1st time every time.but the battrey light dosent go out.

ive never had this problem befor............

what can it be john?have i wired it wrong or somthing.

please advise john. thank you.

many thanks for the dignostic,on fusion2..it worked. thank you again.....

ford transit 260.2003.2lt - battery light stay,s on - Dwight Van Driver

I had this on SHMBO's Tesco and I had to get a new alternator.

PS I am not a mechanic...

dvd

ford transit 260.2003.2lt - battery light stay,s on - boggles
If the battery lamp is staying on, the alternator is not charging. If it was ok before you fitted the starter, then unless you have had a sudden coincidental failure, (that would be bad luck, but not unknown) it's probably a wire off.
Look in the area you were working, ensure you have not missed an earth wire off a starter bolt, check the back of the alternator for wires pulled off etc.
Also, check the drivebelt is on and tight enough. There is sometimes a group of connectors on the main battery lead, you may have dislodged one.