Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 15:47:30 GMT From: macmahonnopsamther.net (Rob MacMahon) Subject: Re: Help..my battery light stays on when its very cold
On Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:50:24 PST, mojavegnopsamsp.com (Everett M. Greene) wrote: >> > The battery light stays on in my 92 900s for 15-30 seconds depending >> > on how cold it is. This happens only after an overnight. its below >> > zero mornings. >> > if you rev the engine a bit it will go out. i have new belts and >> > they seem >> > tight. Am i about to loose an alternator. EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE >> > OTHERWISE. >> Same happens to both our Saabs, even when it's not so cold - believe it >> or not. One is an 86 900 8v (Original alternator)and the other a 91 >> 16v. I suspect it's some thing to do with the voltage regulator built >> into the alternators, because once the light goes out it stays out even >> at idle. Doesn't make any difference if the headlights are on or off, >> but does if the HRW is on, probably a load thing.I don't worry about it Yep, My 1989 900 does the same thing no matter what the temp. All I do is give it a pop over 2000 rpm and it goes away. I have had the alternator checked and the battery etc etc..nothing comes to light. I guess it's just a quirk. Rob