Re: 86 tqw battery warning light

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

frankbauer@scvgvine.com wrote:
> 
> for a few days now i have been experiencing a new symptom of a possible
> electrical
> problem in my 86 tqw - when i first start the engine, the battery
> warning light comes on
> and stays on until i rev the engine.  once it goes off, it stays
> extinguished.  should i start
> worrying?  rebuild alternator?  replace regulator?  (anyone tried the
> new external regulator yet? eric?)  btw it's got a (coupla months) new
> diehard in it.
> tia...
> frank

Frank,
  My '86 GT Coupe does the same thing.  Do your dash lights appear to be
lowly lit until you rev the engine and get rid of the idiot light or
not?  Mine do and would like an answer to this myself.
				Thanx,
					Allan