Sure sounds like the brushes in the alternator aren't making good contact with the commutator. Maybe the commutator is corroded/dirty and/or the brushes are worn and need to be replaced. Mike '84 GL ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris mcclellan" <housecal@NACS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 10:24 PM Subject: flickering lights?
> What does it mean when the left red light and the lower right red light in > the center of the consol are dim but flickering brighter sometimes. This > happened after my van was parked for about three months waiting the cash for > a clutch. It drives just fine for the four miles I drove it to the > mechanic. The headlights worked. Everything seemed fine. The oil light is > not on and the light over the clock is not on. everything seemed to warm up > to the right temp. I can't find my manual. Anybody want to tell me? > > Chris |
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