[Shotimes] battery light on launch

Erik masho95@charter.net
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 01:28:41 -0500


Check the single wire connector at the altenator.  If it's loose, a little
jolt like a launch from a stop could make a temporary disconnection and
cause the light to come on.  I know of several people who have found this to
be their problem, including myself.

----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 12:22 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] battery light on launch


> I'm getting a battery light for a few seconds when leaving a stoplight,
> especially when the engine's cold.  Battery has been tested OK for
unloaded
> volts, not tested under load.  I am thinking of taking it into Sears in
the
> morning for a charging system check-out.  Wondering about a weak
alternator.
> Any other ideas?
>
> VO
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