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Old 10-09-2002, 01:19 PM
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Question dashboard "alert" lights come on

Has anyone encountered this problem. I am drving along, more often than not when the engine is approaching idle/slowing down, and all of the little idiot lights pop on for a few seconds.


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Old 10-09-2002, 01:24 PM
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That would be your alternator. Very common problem. You can have your alternator rebuilt, or just pick up a new one. It's a very easy swap, and with basic tools you can do it yourself.

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Old 10-09-2002, 02:26 PM
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Have it tested first just to be sure. Don't want to shell out $$$ when it could just be a loose connection.

It's definately an alternator issue though.
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Old 10-09-2002, 02:33 PM
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Old 10-09-2002, 02:37 PM
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My alt belt is ever so loose that when it shifts in power mode from first to second it goes 'screet!' it sounds like a blowoff valve. Really cool!

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Old 10-09-2002, 03:06 PM
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Smile thanx again goes out to the helpful

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Old 10-09-2002, 04:14 PM
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one other tip some kind soul on this forum gave me (sorry can't remember who):

Remove the battery cables and briefly touch them together. Think it resets the computer.

I did that about 8 months ago and haven't had the lights flicker again (knocking on head - closest thing to wood around me right now).
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one other tip some kind soul on this forum gave me (sorry can't remember who):

Remove the battery cables and briefly touch them together. Think it resets the computer.
Not advisable if you are running a big stereo with a capacitor! (unless you like big sparks and possibly damaging something electronic)

If you do a search on how to check engine codes there should be a description on how to reset the ECU from there.
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