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Date:         Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:17:24 -0800
Reply-To:     gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: OX and charge lights on
Comments: To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BA52E66C.1AE3%mwmiller@cwnet.com>
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Mike, The 02 light acts as sort of a backup light for the alternator light. It does little for the 02 sensor but act like a counter, turning on after a certain number of miles and staying on. If both the alternator light and o2 light come on or flicker on and off together this indicates a charging problem or something wrong with that circuit. If only your o2 light comes on and stays on you need to reset the light with the counter box near the spare tire. This is a bit understated as to actual function. David the east coast electrical wizard has a more refined explanation. I am just the west coast electrical lizard, davids long lost cousin, gary --- Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > I thought the O2 and charge lights were different? > I have an '85 if that > makes a difference. > > Mike > > On 1/21/03 10:36 AM, "gary hradek" > <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > > Joe, > > I think this is all about money and time and > which > > you have more of. In my case I too was puzzled > by an > > alternator that was still working with a bad > whine. > > Trust me when I say that it is whining to be > replaced. > > If you choose to replace the bearing this could > work. > > By the time you get to the 02 light coming on and > off > > you are living on borrowed time. You are > basically >

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