Battery light ON

[Kavish Bhekharee]

Hello all, the battery light stays on all the time while driving. The vehicle drives without any known issue. Everything works well. It also starts without any issue at any time even after sitting for a couple of days. Battery voltage is 12V with accessories on and 14V when driving. That means the battery and alternator are good, right? When i scanned the vehicle using AlfaOBD, i get C212A, P063A. The ABS and traction control will occasionally come one and sometimes on the traction control light will illuminate. But those light will go away after switching off the vehicle and starting it back up after 5 to 10 minutes. Its like it resets itself. I have a feeling it might be because of the battery light being on. If anyone else having such problems? Could anyone please help me out on this diagnosis please. Thanks a lot! 

[2late4u]

I would take it to a parts store and have the battery  LOAD checked to see what shape it is at and also have them check the alt as well, as far as the other lights could be due to a speed sensor starting to go bad or have some trash affecting them or others problems with the ring that reads the speed sensor, I have a 2014 and got those 3 lights that came on and (abs,traction control and brake light  and it was a bad abs unit) IF your battery checks out good  I would first remove the battery cables and clean the post real good to see if that helps since you are in a lot of salt and corrasan on the post could be causing the problems,ys I know its a pain to do this but do the free stuff first,good luck and report back on what you find out to be your problem for others to see 

[Kavish Bhekharee]

On 6/24/2025 at 9:37 AM, 2late4u said:

I would take it to a parts store and have the battery  LOAD checked to see what shape it is at and also have them check the alt as well, as far as the other lights could be due to a speed sensor starting to go bad or have some trash affecting them or others problems with the ring that reads the speed sensor, I have a 2014 and got those 3 lights that came on and (abs,traction control and brake light  and it was a bad abs unit) IF your battery checks out good  I would first remove the battery cables and clean the post real good to see if that helps since you are in a lot of salt and corrasan on the post could be causing the problems,ys I know its a pain to do this but do the free stuff first,good luck and report back on what you find out to be your problem for others to see 

 Thanks for the reply! I will get the battery and alternator checked. I have attached the fault codes from AlfaOBD. Its when i scanned the steering column control module, it gives me the C212A

[2late4u]

Common Causes of C212A Dodge

1. Faulty alternator
2. Weak or failing battery
3. Loose or corroded battery connections
4. Faulty voltage regulator
5. Wiring or harness issues

Symptoms of C212A Dodge

1. Engine stalling or rough idling
2. Dimming or flickering lights
3. Difficulty starting the vehicle
4. Malfunctioning electronic components
5.                                  

   How to Fix C212A Dodge

   1. Perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle's electrical system, including the alternator, battery, and wiring.
   2. Test the alternator and battery to ensure they are functioning within specifications.
   3. Check and clean battery connections to ensure a good electrical connection.
   4. Replace any faulty components such as the alternator, battery, or voltage regulator if necessary.
   5. Clear the DTC and reset the system to monitor for any recurring issues.
    

[Kavish Bhekharee]

On 6/24/2025 at 9:37 AM, 2late4u said:

I would take it to a parts store and have the battery  LOAD checked to see what shape it is at and also have them check the alt as well, as far as the other lights could be due to a speed sensor starting to go bad or have some trash affecting them or others problems with the ring that reads the speed sensor, I have a 2014 and got those 3 lights that came on and (abs,traction control and brake light  and it was a bad abs unit) IF your battery checks out good  I would first remove the battery cables and clean the post real good to see if that helps since you are in a lot of salt and corrasan on the post could be causing the problems,ys I know its a pain to do this but do the free stuff first,good luck and report back on what you find out to be your problem for others to see 

So i got the battery and alternator checked at my local part source store. Both are good and working as they should. Also checked all ground connections, they are all clean and free of corrosion. Not sure what the issue is then. Contemplating of just sticking a piece of electrical over the light and call it a day lol.

Edited July 2, 2025 by Kavish Bhekharee

[Kavish Bhekharee]

On 7/2/2025 at 4:23 PM, Kavish Bhekharee said:

So i got the battery and alternator checked at my local part source store. Both are good and working as they should. Also checked all ground connections, they are all clean and free of corrosion. Not sure what the issue is then. Contemplating of just sticking a piece of electrical over the light and call it a day lol.

So, fixed the battery light issue. Alternator was bad. Pulled one out of a journey at the local scrap yard. Paid 50 CAD for it. Battery light issue gone now.

 

However, Trac Control and ABS still on at cold start. After 30 mins of hwy driving, it goes away after i cycle through the ignition. The traction control alone will sometimes appear on idle but none of ABS or trac control light will turn on while driving at hwy speed.