Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
All alternators are suppose to charge at idle,hence no light. That is one of the reasons the car manufacturers went to them. They are far superior to a generator in charging at idle or any speed for that matter. My "69" with an alternator has no gen light at idle. Just my two cents. Ted --- On Wed, 6/25/08, Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "The Chevelle Mailing List" Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 9:21 PM I think some alternators dont charge at idle, but if you hit the gas they do. That may be why the light comes on. Dan On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Jim H. Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 1. Could be a loose belt. Time to do a simple check up. 2. Battery fluid level 3. Cables clean and tight both ends 4. Make sure dash is grounded From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:55 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the lights on, what might be my problem? it still has the external regulator. thanks Harlan Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
A one wire alternator won't charge until the first time the motor reaches 1800 to 2000 RPM but I believe he said he had an alternator with an external regulator. I agree with the others who said to check connections and the belt. If that doesn't fix the problem it's time to have the alternator checked out by a repair shop. Bill Vander Werf _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky I think some alternators dont charge at idle, but if you hit the gas they do. That may be why the light comes on. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
OK sorry, I was wrong. lol. On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:43 PM, John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's not true. The light should not be on at idle. Probably a loose belt > or your battery is not holding a charge. > > > > Quoting Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I think some alternators dont charge at idle >> > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
That's not true. The light should not be on at idle. Probably a loose belt or your battery is not holding a charge. Quoting Dan Rachlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: I think some alternators dont charge at idle
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
I think some alternators dont charge at idle, but if you hit the gas they do. That may be why the light comes on. Dan On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM, Jim H. Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 1. Could be a loose belt. Time to do a simple check up. > > 2. Battery fluid level > > 3. Cables clean and tight both ends > > 4. Make sure dash is grounded > > > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:55 PM > *To:* Chevelle-list@chevelles.net > *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky > > > > on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get > on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the > lights on, what might be my problem? > > it still has the external regulator. > > > > thanks > > > > Harlan > > > > -- > > Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used > cars<http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507> > . >
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
1. Could be a loose belt. Time to do a simple check up. 2. Battery fluid level 3. Cables clean and tight both ends 4. Make sure dash is grounded From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:55 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the lights on, what might be my problem? it still has the external regulator. thanks Harlan _ Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars <http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507> .
Re: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
It's functioning as it's supposed to. It only comes on when the regulator is overcharging or undercharing the battery. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:54 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the lights on, what might be my problem? it still has the external regulator. thanks Harlan -- Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1519 - Release Date: 6/25/2008 4:13 PM
[Chevelle-list] alt light 71 elky
on my 71 elky the gen light glows when i first start it. as soon as i get on the road it goes out and does not come back on even at stops or with the lights on, what might be my problem? it still has the external regulator. thanks Harlan **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507)
