<VV> Electrical question...
Cash Case
cash.case at sbcglobal.net
Mon Jan 12 22:47:44 EST 2009
Hi guys-
I have a problem with my '65. As we all know, there are 2 idiot lights one the dash. One for Alt/Fan and one for Temp/oil pressure. The Alt/Fan light is orange and lights when the fan belt breaks, if I understand correctly. The Temp/Oil pressure is red and lights when the oil pressure is low or the temp rises into the danger zone.
Normally when I start my car, these lights go right out. However, in the last few days, I've noticed the Alt/Fan light started to stay on a bit longer than normal. In the last two days, it has stayed on for five to ten minutes. I immediately turned the car off the first time this happened and opened the engine cover, assuming I would find a broken or thrown belt. The belt is fine and I've checked to make sure it is still on each time the light stays on. The light is bright and not a dim flicker so I know it's not a ground problem. This is new and I'm baffled as to what it might be. The belt is new. When warm, there is about 1 to 1 1/2 inche of play in the belt if I pulled it up and down. However, I would think if the belt was lose, it would have behaved this way for the last two months. This is a new problem.
The battery is not being drained as I drive so the alternator appears to be working.
Anyone have any ideas?
-Cash Case
-'65 Corsa 'Yabba Dabba Doo' style car.
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