voltage light on dash acting up

[Huw Powell]

> So I just noticed the other day that the voltage warning light on my
> instrument panel is dimly lit at night. Well, I guess it's always dimly lit,
> but it looks fairly bright at night; I don't notice it in the day. I checked
> the battery with a hydrometer and all the cells are good, but I can't
> imagine this light is dimly lighting itself for no reason.

a few weeks ago I knew more than I ever did before or ever will again
about those little lights.  I mean, I really knew *exactly* how they all
worked... for about 36 hours...
 
> I'm thinking alternator here. I have heard that on some cars (GM comes to
> mind) the light will faintly light up when the voltage regulator is starting
> to go. Could this hold true for the '82 Coupe?

yup, i think you are right.  easy to pull the reg and check them,
anyway!

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Huw Powell

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