Your alternator isn't charging.  Check the belt of course.  Check that the wires from alternator to
starter are not broken.
If it's got a bunch of miles probably the brushes are worn down.  If it's a bosch alternator,
unscrew the 2 screws from the back of the alternator and pop out the voltage regulator/brushes.  See
if the brushes are worn pretty far down (1/4" left?).
It's possible to get brushes
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=049903515C
 for just a few bucks and install them with a little work.
You can replace the entire brush pack with regulator and brushes
http://www.busdepot.com/busdepot/details.jsp?partnumber=1197311028
 for more money, and that is a simple 2-screw install.
Or just get a new alternator and install it.
-Hans
87 syncro 90 EJ22

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Goldey" <Dieselslave@WMCONNECT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005 7:17 PM
Subject: battery lite AND oxs lite are glowing

I took an extended putt today and now my ox. sensor and battery dummy lights
are faintly glowing as I drive----any ideas why?

Thanks----G.

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