Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 2004 15:27:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Son Of A Vanagon <sonofavanagon@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Son Of A Vanagon <sonofavanagon@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
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Hello all-
On the day of thanks I am reminded of just how much I
love my westy!

I have an ill '84 westy.
Anyone have any ideas regarding the Battery and Oxygen
Sensor dash lights coming on at the same time??
This morning I was 10 minutes into an hour long drive,
on the freeway and doing about 65 mph when I noticed
that both lights were on, pulled off at the next exit
to check belts, fluids, fuses, and wires in the engine
compartment.  After finding nothing extraordinary, I
continued without incident the final 45 miles to my
destination.

The things I do know:
This afternoon we changed the alternator.  The battery
was dead (and dieing) Turns out the old alternator was
shot. (switched the non-power-producing old one with a
working alternator from a 2.1). Seems to work.
The van runs well, sounds like there may be a little
backfire action if you listen closely (OSX??).
Even after replacing the alternator the lights are
still on.

I am wondering about possible relays or switches that
could be acting up or just dead.

Any ideas or experience would be totally appreciated-
Thanks-

Tyler Steele
Columbus, OH
84 Westy (very thankful for all of the good times and
smiles it has created, on me and others!)



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