What Causes the Battery Light to Appear on the Car Dashboard?
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The reasons for the battery light appearing on the car dashboard are: 1. Oxidation of battery terminals obstructing battery charging; 2. Loose battery terminal connections; 3. Battery damage; 4. Loose or slipping alternator belt; 5. Insufficient power generation from the alternator; 6. Damaged alternator rectifier bridge causing uncontrolled voltage; 7. Broken alternator belt, alternator damage, or broken positive/negative cables; 8. Electrical device short circuits. The functions of a car battery are: 1. Providing high current to the starter when starting the engine; 2. Assisting the alternator in powering electrical devices when the alternator is overloaded; 3. Powering electrical devices during engine idling; 4. Protecting vehicle electrical appliances.