But wouldn't the alternator light come on after starting if it wasn't
charging? ... he said that it doesn't come on at all... I assume that means
after starting also...

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: two red lights aren't on at start

> Among other things, it probably means that your alternator is not
charging,
> since it needs the trickle current through that circuit to start.  See if
> the D+ lead has fallen off the alternator...
>
> david
>
> At 06:57 PM 1/10/2001, MOST,DAVID wrote:
> >What does it mean if the two red dash lights that normally stay on when
> >starting (until the engine is revved) aren't coming on at all?  I'm
> >assuming that the bulbs and associated fuses are good, but I'll admit to
> >having done no checking yet.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >David
>
> David Beierl - Providence, RI
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