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26th August 2013, 06:53 PM
#1
Beginner
02 gu III instrument cluster lights
Hi,
Started my patrol after work and the A/T oil temp, handbrake indicator and battery indicators refused to go off.
I find it funny that all three decide to come on at the exact same time - any guesses?
Will inspect each component over the week end but seems like an electrical glitch more than anything.
Just changed the oil, oil filter and air filter yesterday (15 w 40). Spoke to an engineer friend of mine who said that that grade is fine, any comments?
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Adam
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26th August 2013 06:53 PM
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26th August 2013, 07:06 PM
#2
Expert
I had instrument cluster lights come on/off for no reason. Turned out to be alternator. Check voltage at battery to see if its working.
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26th August 2013, 07:19 PM
#3
Dribble Master
from what Ive read on other threads, I'd also say your alternator. But maybe one of our more learned friends can confirm.
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26th August 2013, 07:20 PM
#4
Patrol Freak
As above mine did the same when the alternator died
Steve
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26th August 2013, 07:32 PM
#5
Beginner
Thanks guys, will check the alternator sometime tomorrow or probably over the weekend.
Cheers
Adam
Last edited by Getafix; 27th August 2013 at 08:13 AM.
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30th August 2013, 11:23 AM
#6
Beginner
Checked the battery finally and was reading 11.3 when the engine was on with the heater and fans off.
That being said would replacing the regulator help fix this rather than the whole alternator? (Assuming it is a problem with the alternator and not something else)
Also, and please forgive the ignorance,
1. Is the 100amp fuse that the b+ is connected to, locked by a screw?
2. Would the 100 amp fuse also mean that the alternator has a 100 amp rating?
Thanks
Adam
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30th August 2013, 02:36 PM
#7
Patrol Freak
Take your voltage from the alternator , not thr battery , I had mine rebuilt $300 , exchange was about the same price, good time to change all the belts , keep the old ones as spares
Steve
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