What causes the battery light to flash in a Santana?
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The reasons for the battery light flashing in a Santana are as follows: Oxidized battery terminals: Check the battery terminals for oxidation. If there is oxidation, clean it yourself. Battery discharge: Measure the battery voltage with a multimeter when the engine is off. If it's above 12 volts, the battery is fine; otherwise, the battery is damaged. Alternator fault: If there's a charging issue, meaning the alternator is not charging properly, measure the battery voltage with a multimeter when the engine is running. If it's above 14 volts, the alternator is fine; if it's below 14 volts, the alternator is faulty. Battery aging: The battery light flashes because the battery is not supplying enough power or the battery is too old to hold a charge. This is a normal reaction when a Santana's battery has been left unused for a long time without timely recharging.