| Author | Message | ||
     Arthur Kliman (Akliman) New Member Username: Akliman Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2004 |
While driving last Saturday to take my son back to college (96 D1 with 153K miles) I noticed that the tach was sitting at zero. The outside temperature when we started out was about minus 2F. The vehicle was still driving OK for while, but I noticed a loss in power. Decided to turn around and only got about another 5 miles when all gauges failed and car died. An hour later, AAA towed us back home on a flat bed. When I got home I put a charger on battery, but I didn't take a charge. Since it was the original battery I felt it owed me nothing and have bought a new one. Started right up, but tach still does not work and only measure battery voltage across the battery terminals, indicating alternator or regulator not working. Checking in the manual I noticed an obscure note: "The charging lamp is part of the charging circuit. When there is lamp failure there will be loss of charge. Lamp should be checked frequently and a spare carried." Needless to say I just went out to check the lamp. (turn key to II position) and it was not illuminated. Has anyone changed this lamp? I could not find instructions on procedure. I'm hoping I don't have to take a significant portion of the counsel apart to reach it. When I've installed the new lamp, then I'll check the alternator function. --Arthur | ||
| Joey Stompedissel (Huskyboy) New Member Username: Huskyboy Post Number: 21 Registered: 10-2003 |
D1 remove 2 screws in little holes in dashboard behind steering wheel. Lift of cover . There you can see the rear of the tach and other meters. Check connections, and replace lamp. Assembly is reverse of former. RGRDS Joey | ||
| Arthur Kliman (Akliman) New Member Username: Akliman Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks Joey with that information we sucssefully removed the dash and the bulb. New bulb was under $8.00 at dealer (a shock)! Last one left. When temperature goes above 10 deg or so we'll install and test In the mean time does anyone have a schematic of the charging system? Please post as an attachment. Thanks --Arthur | ||
| Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 117 Registered: 09-2002 |
Arthur, the alternator lamp is part of the charging circuit but NOT part of the tachometer circuit. Get you an alternator lined up. I got a Bosch rebuild from Nathan that works well and has 2 yr warranty. I spent $250 having a local rebuild first that was a waste of money. Easy to install the alt. By all means replace the lamp and hope for the best, but at 153k don't hold your breath. Rover-on! | ||
| Robert Sublett (Rubisco98) Senior Member Username: Rubisco98 Post Number: 1112 Registered: 04-2002 |
I've got a almost new rebuilt alternator sitting here in my garage if you would be interested. I need to do some housekeeping and get that thing out of here. I upgraded to a Mean Green and this one was on my truck for less than 5k miles. It came from Advance Auto and I think has lifetime replacement. | ||
| Arthur Kliman (Akliman) New Member Username: Akliman Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks Joe. As it's 12 degrees or so this morning I'll find out later today. That's why I wanted to look at a schematic, to see how the tach sending unit fit in the picture. updates later today.... --Arthur |
