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I have a 2004 Pontiac Montana that I just replaced no the the alternator and battery in last week and now the battery light comes on and stays on what could be the problem

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First, could be defect alt, bad connection at battery conns. or you probably have an electrical short if all else cks out good. Did u ck the load test the bad,ck the charging system & ck for shorts before u did the work?

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2009

SOURCE: battery warning light comes on

hi i had the problem in the past and it was a loose conection with the wires,

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SOURCE: battery light on dash stays on 2000 Pontiac montana

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SOURCE: Air bag Light Stuck On 98 Pontiac Montana

Under the front seats you have wires going to your seat belt anchors.These wires are atached to a sensor witch activate the air bags if the anchors have force pull on them.The wires have plugs under the seat.Disconnect the plugs and spray with electical cleaner and replace.Make sure the ignition is switched off befor you attemt doing.90%of the time this will work.good luck.

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2010

SOURCE: Replace alternator on 2000 Pontiac Montana

The alternator does come out from the top. You need to loosen the two motor mount on top of the radiator support and rock the engine forward and secure it. Then removed the windshield wiper module cover, and you should have access to get it out.
I recommend for safety reasons, if you are not a experienced mechanic that you take the van somewhere for that service. When it comes to rocking engines and securing them, you are better off having a professional doing it for you.
Thank you for using fixya and be safe.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2011

SOURCE: Replaced alternator in 1998 ford expedition

Did you get the wires all back in place? What voltage do you have at the output of the alternator? Measure the voltage with the engine running and not running.

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