Does this sound like a poor ground?

jmac4u · Post by **jmac4u** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:47 pm

Hello all,
My charging dash light and fuel filter light are on when Delica is idiling not full bright but on.When engine is on fast idle both lights go off.I just replaced battery and fuel filter it might be nothing to worry about but i am a worry wart.Any one else have this problem when on normal idle..Thanks for any help i get

Firesong · Post by **Firesong** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:28 pm

Lol. Mine just started doing that... When its a bit warmer I'm going to make sure the battery terminals are clean and check the tension on the alternator belt. It's a sign of a weak alternator otherwise.
FS

bionic · Post by **bionic** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:17 pm

...classic dying alternator. Been there - done that. Do it before it does you.

Firesong · Post by **Firesong** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:17 pm

And a confirmation on mine. I didn't notice during the day but when it got dark main lights went dim, stereo shut down and ... Drove 30 km with my led fog lights and just the first click on the light stalk for lights. Made it home.
Let it fast idle when I got home to charge a bit. Crappy timing with New Years and the alternator shop closed. Rebuild $70. -24 celcius to change it...yuck
FireSong.

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