Date:         Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:19:22 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
Comments: To: Richard Bias <rbias@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 09:11 AM 8/16/2001, Richard Bias wrote:
>My O2 AND Alternator Dash lights are coming on and dimming simultaneously
>depending on RPM (for the most part).  I checked the Archives to no avail.
>I am suspecting the ground connection for both indicators to be the culprit.

In a sense that's so, since the "ground" connection for that circuit is the
alternator D+ terminal.  It's telling you that the alternator is not charging!
The OXS light always comes one when the alternator light does, it's wired
this way to give the OXS a lamp test when you turn on the ignition.

>  Can someone please shed some light on my issue.  Where are they grounded
>and do you think this is the issue?  I know the Voltage Regulator on the
>back of the instrument cluster can wreak some havoc also.

Only to the fuel and temp gauges, nothign else is connected to it.

>   Please advise.

Repair/rebuild alternator

david

>Thank you!

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
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