<VV> Electrical question...

[FrankCB]

Cash,
Plug a DC voltmeter into the cigarette lighter socket and see what voltage you get once the engine is running.  Should be around 13.8 to 14.2 volts once the engine is warmed up.  A little higher on a cold engine is normal.  Let us know what you find.
Frank "needs data to solve problems" Burkhard

In a message dated 01/12/09 22:48:22 Eastern Standard Time, cash.case at sbcglobal.net writes:
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