xoomer Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 My dummy Lights are staying on for some reason... but only when I first start the car.. once I hit the gas they go away.. Suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Alternator is dying. Check the belt to make sure its good, if its not the belt it maybe time to carry a spare alt. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKrazy Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Alternator is dying. Check the belt to make sure its good, if its not the belt it maybe time to carry a spare alt. -Brian I second that notion, more than likely the Alt is dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 That or the idle is low and won't excite the alt right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 worn alt brushes will also cause this malady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 altenator is dying ... easier to replace it. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBrumby Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 sorry to hijack but, how long should the oil and alt dummy lights stay on after starting the car? like a second? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Yes, a second or two. Some of the warning lights are in the alternator's exciter circuit so when the alternator is not working correctly these lights turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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