

| Subject: | Alternator Light Still On After Replacing Broken Belt - 87 Westy w. AC |
| From: | Mike Finkbiner |
| Date: | Sat, 7 May 2005 16:04:23 +0000 |
A couple of weeks ago I replaced my alternator with a Bosch rebuilt. It was
working fine, putting out 13-2-4 volts according to my Digitool.
Last Sunday the alternator and O2 lights came on while driving, and the
voltage dropped to 11.5. It was only a couple of blocks from home so I
drove back and found the belt had broken.
As it is on the inside, I replaced all three belts. (The PS belt is a
pain!) In the process I removed and replaced the alternator to get at the
coolant hose underneath it when I couldn't break the other end loose.
Now the digitool shows 13.2 -3 volts, but the alternator and O2 lights
won't go out. I have revved up the engine a couple of times, with no
results.
The alternator wires all look correct. The archives refet to a little blue
wire, but I don't see one that color.
Any thoughts?
Mike
Mike Finkbiner
'87 Westy
Moscow, ID
mike_l_f@hotmail.com
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