alternator must reach an initial rpm or it doesnt start kicking out power. when cold the initial start rev is to low. take the engine up to about 2500 after it stabalizes. jimt On Monday, October 21, 2002, at 10:53 PM, Jason Weisberger wrote: > This is the 2nd time on my '87 Westy Gl that I've seen those lights > stay > on longer than the others when starting (almost 1 min.) Seems to do it > when cold. Is this normal? > > thanks.. > |
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