80 series dash warning lights

I have had a similar problem on my 100 series - apparently the problem is with alternator connections.

Have a look on LCOOL http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/tech/dash_lights.html

Have to agree with Trekie. Get your car to an auto elec who will fix the problem. This is a reasonable well known fault, so any auto elec should know about it.

Pull the connection off the back of the alternator, give it a really good clean out on both sides. Close up the gaps in the female side, (the plastic plug) and plug it back in, that should fix it. It's a common problem on the diesel 80 and 100's.

Also pays to check all of your earth strap connections:eng to chassis,battery to chassis etc

We had a family away with us a few years back and that same thing happened to there 80 we didn't know what it was but looked very impressive.

All the best
Eric

Was up at Mt stirling with some Forum members on Cup day weekend in the Troopy and every time I went through water the whole dash including the timing belt light came on.

As Bonz ihas been itching to tell everyone - 'it was lit up like a x-mas tree' .

Anyway it still kept running like a dream and approx 30 secs later the lights all turned off and it was ok (I think so anyway)

The first time I nearly 'poofed' the pants however after the third and fourth time I just ignored it.

I do agree that it is some electrical multi plug thingy somewhere near the alternator that is getting a guts full of water, dirt etc etc etc that is the cause and in view of the above I'll try and find that plug you guys are talking about and check it out.

Only problem being - After market turbo, Endles Air and ARB locker compressor are all fitted/tucked away down ' in there' now , so tight that a slimy slug would have trouble squeezing through.

i have a 92 model with the same problem i spent 300 dollars at the auto elect on the altornator and still have the same problem i have had it back two times but its still their while driving around town its ok. drive on the open road for a couple hours and on thay come all flickering including the turbo light it really gives you the jimmy britts if you find it let me know.
geoff

Hi Marty, I had the same problem with my 80 (91 model TD) when i bought it. The wires between the alternator plug and the body are too short and the motor vibration constantly pulls at the wires and plug. Pulling out the plug and cleaning/squeesing the contacts is only a temporary fix. The previous owner before me had taken it several times to auto electricians, but apparently it would only last 10 - 20k kms. I extended the cables (joining in extra piece) and fixed them to the body of the alternator so there is no movement on the plug. Since then i've done around 40k kms with no probs. My recommendation is to get your auto elect. to extend the wires so the plug is not pulling (if not tackling this yourself).

ps - car will run fine for a while, but the alternator gradually reduce the rate of charge with the lights flickering.

Twigiee.