Wayne, A new idle control unit fixed this problem on my truck. The old one didn't give that initial RPM kick to wake up the alternator. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ....... The alternator light comes on,and stays on when I > start the van cold.If I rev it up I hear a click and the alternator light > goes out and the dash lights come on ...... |
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