Re: 86 tqw battery warning light

[rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu (R Justin Andrews)]

> 
> 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
Check the thin blue wire that runs to the dash cluster....
This was the problem in my 5000, took me over 12 hours to figure it out.
HTH,
Rich Andrews
rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu