Battery Light

2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TAMIW268
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My dopey boyfriend was in my car without the car on and put the air conditioning and radio on. Now my dashboard battery light is on. What should I do?
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like the battery might have drained due to having those accessories on, without the engine running.

If you are unable to start the vehicle, simply try to jump start it. Then let it idle and drive as normal. This should charge the battery backup (unless there is an issue with the alternator).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

Now if the battery light stays on with the engine running then it is a sign of the battery not being charged. Possibly due to a bad alternator.

Here is a helpful guide on alternator test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Nov 18, 2021 at 10:46 AM