Re: 86 tqw battery warning light

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

frankbauer@scvgvine.com wrote:
> 
> >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
> 
> allan:
> that battery light mirrors the ABS light, but i don't sense a glow in
> the other idiot lights...
> frank

Frank and all,
	I was refering to the entire dashboard(i.e. switch bulbs, heater
controls, and inst. cluster). Every light is dim(mer) until I rev the
engine and at that time the battery idiot light turns off and all the
lights inside AND OUTSIDE(headlamps, etc.) the car('86 Coupe GT) become
their normal/expected brightness. Does any one have any help for us?
				TIA!
					Allan