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At 03:31 PM 1/1/2002, Roger Reynolds wrote: >Over the course of the trip, it would start to come on at higher and higher >RPMs until in the end, it remained on all of the time. After driving in stop >and go traffic with the lights on for about 30 mins the headlights dimmed so >we found a place to pull over and when I signaled to turn the turn indicator >came on but did not flash. We got just into a parking lot and then lost >power completely. All of the above indicating that yes, the light really did mean that you weren't charging. <g> Check your regulator brushes -- if they're not worn too short have the alternator tested at a FLAPS.
>Also happening: the coolant level warning light blinks whenever the ignition >is switched on and the oil light blinks on as I switch the ignition on but >then goes off (engine not running). I'd wait on this until you've got normal running voltage again. If it's still a problem we can tackle it then. david
-- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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