Damn what now? idiot lights on dash
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Driven a turbo FB lately?
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Damn what now? idiot lights on dash
Well first i get the buzzzzzzz from the add coolant, i fixed that
Now I was just driving and all the idiot lights come on the dash at idle, rev her to about 1500 and they go out. But the volt guage isnt moving up and down like it used to. I assume I got a bad alt? I know thats what turns the lights off on the dash. Well 1/2 way home, it started working and the volt guage stays at a firm 14v, got home parked in the garage, turned car off and then back on, doing it again?
So anyone else have this problem? Bad alternator?
Now I was just driving and all the idiot lights come on the dash at idle, rev her to about 1500 and they go out. But the volt guage isnt moving up and down like it used to. I assume I got a bad alt? I know thats what turns the lights off on the dash. Well 1/2 way home, it started working and the volt guage stays at a firm 14v, got home parked in the garage, turned car off and then back on, doing it again?
So anyone else have this problem? Bad alternator?
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Driven a turbo FB lately?
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Battery cables brand new as is the battery
I also have a 4 awg grounding the chassis and motor...
Sounds like an alt to me to, oh well I got an 80 rx-7 out here that I put an 88 alt from a turbo 2 on it a few years back. Looks like its gonna get donated to the vert
I also have a 4 awg grounding the chassis and motor...
Sounds like an alt to me to, oh well I got an 80 rx-7 out here that I put an 88 alt from a turbo 2 on it a few years back. Looks like its gonna get donated to the vert
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From: Marion, AR 72364
All the idiot lights coming on is a definate sign of a low voltage problem. Check your alternator belt, and then check the system voltage with the engine running. The voltage should be above 13.5 volts assuming your battery is not discharged. Anything less indicates a faulty alternator/regulator or a problem in the wiring.