Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 11:29:24 +0100 From: Mats <vem_tror_dunopsamail.com> Subject: Re: charging system light on, but not very bright.
Also check the grounding wire between the alternator and the engine (the alternator is mounted in rubber bushings, so it¥s not directly grounded to the engine. /Mats On Tue, 22 Jan 2002 10:37:09 -0500, "KeithG" <noonenopsamhlink.net> wrote: >Look at the small diameter wire (22 ga?) which hooks to teh back of teh >alternator. It may have become detatched from its connector. This can cause >the dim charge light. Other than that, it could be that teh brushes are worn >to teh point of not contacting or possibly the regulator or diodes. Also >make sure that the large cables are clean and well connected (battery, main >ground point on frame and transmission, and the big wire on the alternator) > >Good luck, > >KeithG > >"Doug Smithson" <dsmithsonnopsamatico.ca> wrote in message >news:yi238.3618$bu6.1124917nopsam20.bellglobal.com... >> The other day the charging system light (the battery symbol) light came >on, >> but not at full brightness.----checked for loose belts, but everything >> seemed ok........sorry, it's an '85 /900/16v turbo/5 speed........any >> suggestions where to look next? >> >> >
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