So I'm driving my '89 the other day (auto tranny) on the highway. Everything's fine. All of a sudden, I lose all power. Fortunately, I was going fast enough to coast in fast traffic two lanes over to the right, get to an exit, coast on a downhill ramp, time a traffic light with the brakes, cross the intersection and into a parking lot, where I was barely able to make it over the driveway lip. (Somebody was smiling on me, for sure). Anyway, my battery's dead. I wonder why my alternator idiot light never went on to warn me of a problem. I got a tow. Later back in my driveway, with just a little reserve power left, I was actually able to start the engine and run for a minute. I noticed though that when I was in park or neutral, the light went on. In drive, when you really need such a warning, it was off. Okay people, does anyone know of this peculiar behavior, or are my wire's crossed?? Thanks. Sam |
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