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Gerry Wolf - 27 Nov 2004 00:21 GMT

Would anyone know why all the warning lights on my digital dash would light
up simply by making a left hand turn? I turned the corner and voila'! All
warning lights came on. Now, the gauge lights are out so I don't have any
reading on anything but the red warning light above the voltage gague was
also lit. I've seen the dash act crazy at times, but this is a new
one...alternator again? Would be the third one..

Gerry

By the way..85 300ZX non-turbo....

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Steve T - 27 Nov 2004 03:30 GMT

> Would anyone know why all the warning lights on my digital dash would
> light up simply by making a left hand turn? I turned the corner and
> voila'! All warning lights came on. Now, the gauge lights are out so I
> don't have any reading on anything

That's not smart, when it overheats you'll ruin the engine etc etc.

> but the red warning light above the
> voltage gague was also lit. I've seen the dash act crazy at times, but
> this is a new one...alternator again? Would be the third one..

Let me guess autozone/pepboys alternators? They have a 'lifetime warranty',
you'll be replacing them the rest of your life. Take this one off and get a
nissan dealer reman one unless you enjoy swapping alternators.

To fix the gauges see:

http://atlantaracing.tripod.com/digital.htm

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Gerry Wolf - 27 Nov 2004 15:10 GMT

Any way to check the alternator without removing it? Was told to run it and
remove the negative cable from the battery terminal, if it still runs, it's
ok? Advice?

Gerry

>> Would anyone know why all the warning lights on my digital dash would
>> light up simply by making a left hand turn? I turned the corner and
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>
> http://atlantaracing.tripod.com/digital.htm

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Steve T - 28 Nov 2004 01:41 GMT

> Any way to check the alternator without removing it? Was told to run it
> and remove the negative cable from the battery terminal, if it still runs,
> it's ok?

Thats a total BULL sh.t way of testing modern alternators. That's what
shadetree mechanics did on cars with generators and old point type external
regulated alternators, even then doesn't tell you anything about what kind
of AMPS it can put out etc. Do that test on a modern internal regulated IC
controlled alternator and you'll probably kill a perfectly good one.

>Advice?

Already gave it. Stop using cheapo auto parts store alternators, there is a
reason they don't cost a lot, they are JUNK!! Unless you just enjoy
re-replacing them every few weeks? I see this all the time and I REFUSE to
install these things when people bring them to us as no one is ever happy
with the results.

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Gerry Wolf - 28 Nov 2004 02:21 GMT

Steve,

You seem to know much more than I regarding these cars, I'll let you know of
a new development I encountered tonight....If I turn off the heat/ac unit
(I'm in Wisconsin, so it was heat!) The warning lights on the top of the
display go out, NOT the alternator light though...am I looking for a short?
Or is that part of the amplifier?

Gerry

>> Any way to check the alternator without removing it? Was told to run it
>> and remove the negative cable from the battery terminal, if it still
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> install these things when people bring them to us as no one is ever happy
> with the results.

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Steve T - 28 Nov 2004 02:50 GMT

> Steve,
>
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> the display go out, NOT the alternator light though...am I looking for a
> short?

Still sounds like a flakey alternator.

> Or is that part of the amplifier?

Nope but the dash amp is also dead..

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