flashing battery lights

[bluespyder]

any ideas why my battery light is flickering when im slowing down to come to a stop at a light or something? it would flash n then the car will shut off.i just had a head job done a wk ago n drove it a few days n then this start happening.took it to discount n had the battery starter n alternator checked and they were all good.changed sparkplugs and tightened the alt belt cuz it was kinda slack.but it would still flash when i stop at a light n cut off.i have to put it in neutral n n keep it revved so it wont cut out.OO yea the oil light comes on too when it cuts off
ANY SUGGESTIONS WHAT IT COULD BE????????

 

[cobb2819]

i think the reason the batt light and oil light come on is cuz the car is "dying." i had a similar issue with my old toyota that was because of a vacuum leak. check all your vacuum lines, make sure they are all connected.

 

[bluespyder]

oo ok.cause i just had the head gasket done ,so the mechanic probably didnt hook up everything back

 

[cobb2819]

did it start doing it right after you got it out of the shop?? or did it take a while??

 

[bluespyder]

got it back last sat n it started happening fri

 

[charlie brown]

the only time i had my battery light flash is when i slipped my alternator belt and my battery was not charging. check the appropriate fuses, relays and your alternator connection and battery connection. if they are secure and you have a friend with electrical knowledge, see if they would run continuity tests on the wiring and have the alt tested. g.l.

 

[projektej8]

the battery light coming on indicates a failure in the charging system. it is coming on because the car is stalling out. your problem is the stall, not the battery light

 

[bluespyder]

the alt belt was kinda slack so i tightened it but it was still doing it.gona check all the connects n grounds n fuses.thanx for your input guys.keep ya posted

 

[99CEX]

it's related to your alternator plain and simple. if the alternator isn't charging the car, it will cause the car to die.

turn on the lights while at a stop and see what happens while sitting there.

bet it dies.

 

[steviezee47]

i think the reason the batt light and oil light come on is cuz the car is "dying." i had a similar issue with my old toyota that was because of a vacuum leak. check all your vacuum lines, make sure they are all connected.

i agree with this

 

[bluespyder]

it's related to your alternator plain and simple. if the alternator isn't charging the car, it will cause the car to die.

turn on the lights while at a stop and see what happens while sitting there.

bet it dies.

the light will start blinking when i start slowing down to come to a stop then it will cut off.have to put it in neutral n rev it to keep it from cutting off.but this only happens when i drive it for a while.if i start out cold it wont happen.

 

[bluespyder]

so went to change the belts n discovered the mount by the compressor is busted.so im thinking because the mount is busted makes the car vibrates more n cause the belt to stretch out.what you think????/