At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on until I >step on the gas a little. Is that normal? >Hermann >87 Westy
<<But he said they didn't go out until he reved up the engine (as I remember).... sure mine come on at start up, but they go off by themselves, without reving. Bill>
<underline>From pg 27 1985 Vanagon Owners Manual</underline> 4-Alternator warning light This light comes on when the ignition is turned on and should go out after the engine is started. If the light does not go out after starting and<bold> revving-up the engine</bold> momentarily or lights up while driving, there may be a malfunction in the electrical system or the v-belt to the alternator may be loose or broken.
Bill, These were direct quotes from the manual. Re-read #4. Your 87 may be different but prolly not. Later, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91 Cabriolet (Hers) |
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