battery light on

[geminivehicles]

as a bove 1999 di batt light comes on when first starts on a morning for a few seconds then goes out happend twice 2 days in arow then this morning had to jump start now starts fine but started fine right through the cold spell any ideas if it could be battor alternatior thanks in advance paul

[dodgy01]

yep the alternator is not pushing out enough just a replacement it will be fine

[Trojan]

If you are saying that the battery light stays on when you start, but goes off when you drive it, then that's normal, mine does that as well. Quite often in this weather, we use just about every item of electrics in the van. If it's struggling to start from time to time though, it may be the battery is getting weak, or you are not allowing it to recharge the battery (i.e. lots of short runs).

If, however, I have misunderstood your comment, and the light stays on all the time, then yes, it's likely to be the alternator that needs replacing, if you have checked over the wiring.

[geminivehicles]

the light stays on for about 1 min then goes out however if you rev it it still stays on for the same time it has never done this before and i have owned the foe a little over six mth many thanks paul

[dodgy01]

the alternator is not putting out enough just put a volt meter accross the battery with all the electrics on and the engine running it should be between 13 and 14.5v really

[geminivehicles]

sorted only putting out 11.8 volts thanks to everyone

[dodgy01]

as above then im afraid its bu@@ered