Battery And E-brake Lights
11-15-2006, 02:37 PM
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Alrighty, first off, I searched. Another member had this problem, but nobody posted any info other than it might be short in the wiring. Plus, that post was 2 years old, and somebody might have newer information.
Anyways, I went out this mornng and started my car, didn't bother to look at the gauges. Went back inside and waited for my car to warm up. Went back out about 15 mintues later and noticed my battery and e-brake indicator lights were on. I've been having some squeeky belt problems and i couldn't figure out what belt it was, but i thought it was the powersteering pump belt because it would squeel more when i turn the wheel all the way to the stops. But now I think it might have been the alternator belt.
However, nothing seems to be low on electricity and the car runs fine. Plus that doesn't explain the e-brake light. So, does anybody have a clue as to what might be wrong? I couldn't find anything on Webtech and I might be going on a fairly long trip this weekend and I need the Tibby to be running smooth.
Anyways, I went out this mornng and started my car, didn't bother to look at the gauges. Went back inside and waited for my car to warm up. Went back out about 15 mintues later and noticed my battery and e-brake indicator lights were on. I've been having some squeeky belt problems and i couldn't figure out what belt it was, but i thought it was the powersteering pump belt because it would squeel more when i turn the wheel all the way to the stops. But now I think it might have been the alternator belt.
However, nothing seems to be low on electricity and the car runs fine. Plus that doesn't explain the e-brake light. So, does anybody have a clue as to what might be wrong? I couldn't find anything on Webtech and I might be going on a fairly long trip this weekend and I need the Tibby to be running smooth.
11-16-2006, 02:23 PM
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Vehicle: Elantra HD / 2007
power steering has it's own belt.
alternator and water pump use 1 belt.
Check voltage on the battery when engine is on, then check voltage with higher RPM (3000-4000).
Check brake fluid level.
alternator and water pump use 1 belt.
Check voltage on the battery when engine is on, then check voltage with higher RPM (3000-4000).
Check brake fluid level.
11-18-2006, 07:49 PM
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I think my alternator belt was just slipping or something. After my last post I noticed that the engine sounded "different." Not bad, just different. But yesterday I pulled into a parking lot and about 2 seconds after I put it in park, the lights went off and the engine noise went back to normal. Very strange.
Anyways, it's been running fine since then, and everything appears to be normal. I haven't checked the voltage yet (my voltmeter decided to crap out on me), but I know all the belts need replaced. If the problem oocurs again, I'll be sure to take it in to a dealership that I trust and get it checked out. Thanks for all the suggestions, and I'll keep an eye on the alternator.
Anyways, it's been running fine since then, and everything appears to be normal. I haven't checked the voltage yet (my voltmeter decided to crap out on me), but I know all the belts need replaced. If the problem oocurs again, I'll be sure to take it in to a dealership that I trust and get it checked out. Thanks for all the suggestions, and I'll keep an eye on the alternator.