I have a 1999 chevy tahoe and after my battery died I had a friend change it after getting a new one but now theres a light inside that is on that says change cables what does that mean?

I have heard of GM trucks having a "Check Gages" light. My '92 Sierra has one.

After you put a battery on and the check engine light came on. You need to have the charging system check there is a reason you lost a charge on that old battery. You are more likely having a charging system problem and a new alternator may be your solution

Please 1st make sure your friend connected positive cable on positive battery terminal,red cable goes on positive (+) battery terminal and black cable on (-) negative, and in case the light says check engine please take it to an autopart to retrive trouble code(s) for free. hope this will help you. Thanks

• There is no check cables light. This is a check engine light. You can try to remove the cables for two minutes and then reattach them and see if this works. More than likely it won't. You will have to go to your local major parts store like Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, NAPA etc and they can scan your PCM for free and pull the codes so they can be crossed and the reason for the code[s] diagnosed.

• Hope this helps.