At 03:31 PM 1/1/2002, Roger Reynolds wrote:
>Over the course of the trip, it would start to come on at higher and higher
>RPMs until in the end, it remained on all of the time.  After driving in stop
>and go traffic with the lights on for about 30 mins the headlights dimmed so
>we found a place to pull over and when I signaled to turn the turn indicator
>came on but did not flash.  We got just into a parking lot and then lost
>power completely.

All of the above indicating that yes, the light really did mean that you
weren't charging. <g>

Check your regulator brushes -- if they're not worn too short have the
alternator tested at a FLAPS.

>Also happening: the coolant level warning light blinks whenever the ignition
>is switched on and the oil light blinks on as I switch the ignition on but
>then goes off (engine not running).

I'd wait on this until you've got normal running voltage again.  If it's
still a problem we can tackle it then.

david

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