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Battery light dimly lit-- what does this mean?
Posted by Mike P in MI (more from Mike P in MI) on Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:36:20
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I have an 87 9000 non-turbo. A few months ago, my battery voltage dropped while driving and the car died. I replaced the voltage regulator (Bosch) and tightened the belt. This seemed to do the trick, and I have had good voltage (approx. 13.5 V) since then.
For the past few days, my battery light has glown dimly when the headlights are on and I accelerate. The light goes out when I am coasting. The voltage is still up around 13 V, but I have seen it drop to 12 V and 11 V upon startup.
What could be causing this?
What does it mean when the light is on? I believe that this means the load on the electrical system is higher than what the alternator is putting out such that additional power is coming from the battery.
Thanks.
Mike P in MI
83 900 (R.I.P.)
87 9000
91 9000 T
00 9-5 arc wagon (wife's car)
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