New battery and the battery light comes on?

Question

i have a 1996 chevrolet cavalier and i bought a new battery but while im driving, the battery light comes on so i dont know if i have to change the alternator or the starter. Please help.

Answer 1

advance auto will check your battery,alternator and starter for free...without removing them...

Answer 2

The battery light is actually an alternator light.  Have it taken care of SOON or you may be stuck on the road.  We had our alternator changed and the light kept coming on.  The alternator was charging slightly under specs and my husband was going to have it replaced again the next day.  The car died about 15 minutes later!  Save yourself a tow fee!

Answer 3

HI

It would be the alternator...

the only time the starter comes into play is when starting the car.

good luck

Tim

Answer 4

did you have it tested or are you just guessing.. first check your battery cables and your belt and then go to autozone or any shop ask to check charging system... and starter whats that have to do with battery light