I checked the bulb and it was dead, so I replaced it, but it does not illuminate when key is in run before turning to start. - actually the parking brake buld and brakefailure buld do not light either. I wonder if the instrument panel is defective? I saw a mail connector with notithing connected to it on the back of the panel - is that normal? john
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Shannon" Newsgroups: alt.autos.volvo Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 9:56 AM Subject: Re: 86 volvo 240 dl wagon
> > now that I think of it, I wonder if the dash bulb is burned out for the
> > battery/alternator indicator.
> > I don't see it on when I turn the key to run with the engine off. > > john > >
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> You're on to something there John. The only time I've ever been stranded in
> a Volvo was because I didn't notice the alternator light was not coming on
> with the key in the run position before starting the motor. In my case it
> was a failed voltage regulator with plenty of brushes but bad internals.
> With a new alternator your issue is more likely the bulb or the small
> exciter wire to the alternator as Arnold described. How is the engine
> harness on your car, any flaking insulation as was so common on the '80-87 > Volvos? \
> Good luck tracking it down, you are on the right track.
> Dave Shannon
> snipped-for-privacy@cox.net (Spring Valley CA)
> 1988 240 DL 18X,XXX
> 1985 240 Ti 20X,XXX
> 1984 245 DL 20X,XXX
> 1984 245T 19X,XXX
> '01 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 10K
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