suspension update, and an alternator light Q

[mk1mark at gmail.com (Mark F.)]

On 5/11/07, T. Reed <tereed2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have the classic glowing alternator light problem going on. I installed
> a brand new regulator, and that did not solve it. What I noticed tonight
> for the first time, though, is that the glowing gets brighter if I turn
> more accessories on. Is this known to be indicative of anything in
> particular?


The alternator light will glow when there is resistance between the
red alternator wires and the main cable (at the battery).  Wire
brush/sand/clean all the wires attached to the battery, apply
di-electric grease, and reassemble...  This has worked for me many
times...

HTH,

Mark.
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