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80 series dash lights came on
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80 series dash lights came on
all the lights on my dash except the 'check engine' light popped on randomly and have since stayed. Had done a bit of wheeling, nothing serious though. NOthing seems wrong with the car, and suggestions?
it's a 4.5 petrol/lpg if that matters
cheers
it's a 4.5 petrol/lpg if that matters
cheers
80 GXL
I'm 99% sure its the brushes. You need to take the alternator out. To get it out, unbolt the power steer reservoir to get more space to get it out.
Once out, remove the rear cover and unscrew the 3(I think) screws to get the brush housing off. Make sure the springs works properly and clean the brush surface where it touches the shaft. Put it back together nice and clean of course, and put it back in the car. Your dash lights should go back to normal immediately. If they don't the brushes aren't making proper contact or you forgot the plug on the back of the alternator.
Oh an one tip, that main positive wire on the side rear corner of the alternator, once you unbolt it, wrap it in elec tape to make sure you don't let it touch anything.
Once out, remove the rear cover and unscrew the 3(I think) screws to get the brush housing off. Make sure the springs works properly and clean the brush surface where it touches the shaft. Put it back together nice and clean of course, and put it back in the car. Your dash lights should go back to normal immediately. If they don't the brushes aren't making proper contact or you forgot the plug on the back of the alternator.
Oh an one tip, that main positive wire on the side rear corner of the alternator, once you unbolt it, wrap it in elec tape to make sure you don't let it touch anything.
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