Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1998 09:16:59 -0600
Reply-To:     Bill <BILLV2@PRODIGY.NET>
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From:         Bill <BILLV2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Need help with 86 Syncro ASAP
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Another listmember (Gary) traveling through ND has a problem with his 86
Syncro and could use our help.

While traveling yesterday he noticed all his gauges going out (i.e., fuel,
temp). He turned off his air conditioning and the gauges came back on. He
noticed a funny burning odor coming from the engine compartment. Could not
find what it was, however, the distributor looked a little burnt inside. He
replaced the cap and rotor. Started it back up and took off and noticed the
oys and alternator lights were coming on and off at the same time, in sync.
His headlights were very dim also. Sounds like he is running off the
battery, right. He is currently checking/replacing the alternator. But, I
wonder, why was the  oxy sensor light coming on at the same time as the
alternator? And what was that burning? Is he having multiple problems? He
has to travel through nothingness--Between Bismark, ND to Billings, MT, and
any insight from the list would be extremely helpful.

Hopefully, it's going to be the alternator only. He is going to purchase an
oxy. sensor also.

Thanks
Bill
'85 GL
[*Magic*Bus*]
Big Sky Country
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