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dashboard warning lights

Post by bedron » Fri Nov 29, 2013 7:56 pm

problem with warning lights not resolved and i have trayed all possible way i dont know what to do any more .(P) (!) BATTERY stilll on when car running.heeeeelp

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Re: dashboard warning lights

Post by dazerede » Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:13 pm

My battery light and hazzard light comes on when the engine is ticking over very low as I need to adjust my idler screw a bit but once I Mr has a few revs it is fine and goes out
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Re: dashboard warning lights

Post by kiwizook » Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:19 pm

have you tried a different battery, just to see if your battery is up to scratch? could possibly also be your alternator not charging at the correct voltage
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Re: dashboard warning lights

Post by Darrell » Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:04 am

Well I can't work out why they are all on as they are 2 different circuits.
When the alternator is not charging the r/w wire is earthed, this makes the battery light come on and the fluid level light. When it's charging the r/w wire becomes 12v positive making them go out. The fluid level then works via its own switch.
As it's still charging I can only assume the alternator regulator assembly is playing up.
The handbrake light is nothing more than a switch to earth.

Diagram may help explain.
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With the engine not running but ignition on and you disconnect the round plug from the alternator the 2 lights should go out.
Again disconnect the wire at the handbrake switch and see if that light goes out.
If they don't I can only think of a short circuit somewhere.
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Re: dashboard warning lights

Post by bedron » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:03 pm

thanks lads for your big help i have problem with warning lights resolved it was alternator regulator problem i just change it and its back to normal.thank you again for happy days :lol: :doublethumbs:

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