Dash lights
Submitted: Thursday, Nov 28, 2002 at 01:00
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SteveA
Hi there eveyone, I've got a problem with volt meter light, air cleaner light and drain water light.They flash on and off only when I've put the lights on.
I've read earlier in the
forum that battery terminals are the problem and I replaced the battery terminals and got the alternator checked out but this still hasn't fixed my problem.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
thanks Steve
Reply By: bruno - Monday, Dec 09, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 09, 2002 at 01:00
SteveA
Re: 80 Series dash lights (Disco Lights)
I previously owned from new a 1992 GXL Toyota, fitted with factory turbo, I encountered the Disco Lights flshing from time to time after some 20,000 kms.
After research and NO help from Mr Toyota, I eventually found out (through the back door, from an insider) how to fix the problem.
I was told to unplug the lead from the rear of the alternator and give the harness a pull and try to gain as much length as possible, I done this and achieved approximately 50 mm, then I split the harness and re-taped it with the two large power wires seperate from the small ones.
Then checked the pins in the alternator to make sure they were OK.
Following this I had no further problem with those annoying Disco Lights, the vehicle was updated at 130,000 kms.
Happy 4 x 4ing
Vic
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Follow Up By: Bruno - Monday, Dec 09, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 09, 2002 at 01:00
SteveA
I previously went through the exercise of cleaning all the earth straps, under the bonnet and inside behind the kick panels, but to no avail.
Hope this is of some help, let us know.
Vic
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