I need some assistance.., A light just turned on in my Dashboard |
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I need some assistance.., A light just turned on in my Dashboard |
CCE |
Aug 27 2023, 01:36 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Hello all!
I just noticed a new light turned on in my 74 2.0 dashboard, since I don't think a user manual has been in the car since 1980, I need to ask you guys what the lamp is all about. I reviewed oil levels, temperatures, and nothing, it was low on oil in the transaxle, but I toped with some 700ml of oil, but the light is still on, motor oil was also a bit low so I added 0.5L, but the light is still very on, brakes are also fine. I was thinking maybe electric issue, but I rather ask here. All else should be fine. Please your advise. I am still learning my car. The light is not in full brightness, (the picture is a bit brighter than the actual lamp is) |
Freezin 914 |
Aug 27 2023, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you are referring to the red “g” light. Generator=battery, electric issues
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Rusty |
Aug 27 2023, 02:13 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
If you have a voltmeter / multimeter, please check your battery voltage with the car running. Post your results here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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CCE |
Aug 27 2023, 02:15 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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windforfun |
Aug 27 2023, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,952 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
If you have a voltmeter / multimeter, please check your battery voltage with the car running. Post your results here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 13.4 V is what you want to see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
CCE |
Aug 27 2023, 05:22 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
If you have a voltmeter / multimeter, please check your battery voltage with the car running. Post your results here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 13.4 V is what you want to see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Thank you so much! I will get a voltmeter… |
SirAndy |
Aug 27 2023, 06:51 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
If you are referring to the red “g” light. Generator=battery, electric issues Actually, (G)enerator = Alternator Something in your charging circuit is not working properly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Freezin 914 |
Aug 27 2023, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you are referring to the red “g” light. Generator=battery, electric issues Actually, (G)enerator = Alternator Something in your charging circuit is not working properly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Yes, you are correct. |
rhodyguy |
Aug 27 2023, 07:26 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Is the belt still on? How is the tension?
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bkrantz |
Aug 27 2023, 10:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,059 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
^^^ Yup, start by checking the fan/alternator belt.
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CCE |
Aug 27 2023, 11:48 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
^^^ Yup, start by checking the fan/alternator belt. I got back from my Sunday tour, and store the car, I will look for the belt tension tomorrow and get a tester I think I will get one tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Thanks to all.. |
CCE |
Aug 30 2023, 06:01 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
I overcome my fears and got back to the car today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Started to see with fear, and got my hand into the belt. It is looooooose!, so I got a rush of confidence, hehehehe, it’s just all loose, so just needs a little more TLC, jack and stand, and some time, I promise I will try to fix it on the weekend. It had me sweating thinking on buying a new generator, connecting cables etc, etc… Last year my generator failed and it was fixed by an electric with a very questionable background for $200us (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) I was thinking the lamp was something to do with that fix, it apparently was, but not as bad as I was thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
windforfun |
Aug 30 2023, 06:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,952 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
A loose fan belt it like a loose pants belt. Things eventually go bad if not fall off completely. Good luck with the repair. It should be straightforward. You might want to replace the belt with a new one. At my age, I'm considering suspenders.
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Rusty |
Aug 30 2023, 07:05 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Started to see with fear, and got my hand into the belt. It is looooooose!, so I got a rush of confidence, hehehehe, it’s just all loose, so just needs a little more TLC, jack and stand, and some time, I promise I will try to fix it on the weekend. Good for you. Snugging up the belt is pretty easy. But since it's so loose... if you don't know when the last time it was replaced... now is an excellent time to take care of that. Belts are cheap. Keep the old one as a spare. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
windforfun |
Aug 30 2023, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,952 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Started to see with fear, and got my hand into the belt. It is looooooose!, so I got a rush of confidence, hehehehe, it’s just all loose, so just needs a little more TLC, jack and stand, and some time, I promise I will try to fix it on the weekend. Good for you. Snugging up the belt is pretty easy. But since it's so loose... if you don't know when the last time it was replaced... now is an excellent time to take care of that. Belts are cheap. Keep the old one as a spare. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Toss it. |
CCE |
Aug 30 2023, 08:06 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Started to see with fear, and got my hand into the belt. It is looooooose!, so I got a rush of confidence, hehehehe, it’s just all loose, so just needs a little more TLC, jack and stand, and some time, I promise I will try to fix it on the weekend. Good for you. Snugging up the belt is pretty easy. But since it's so loose... if you don't know when the last time it was replaced... now is an excellent time to take care of that. Belts are cheap. Keep the old one as a spare. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Toss it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) The belt was new on my motor rebuild a year (about 1500miles) ago, the generator issue was about 6 months ago… and I am also considering the suspenders! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) OH! And the oil temp cable in the picture was not correctly installed back then, it eventually was fixed it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
windforfun |
Aug 30 2023, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,952 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
That engine looks really sweet!!!
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CCE |
Sep 1 2023, 03:00 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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rhodyguy |
Sep 1 2023, 04:59 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
The wire for the oil temp sender mounts behind the fan shroud. The metal tab, with a hole in it on the wire, goes on a stud.
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CCE |
Sep 1 2023, 07:48 PM
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CCE Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 28-December 21 From: Mexico Member No.: 26,203 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
The wire for the oil temp sender mounts behind the fan shroud. The metal tab, with a hole in it on the wire, goes on a stud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s62O94WDac4 After I saw that image I had a travel planned so I left the shop with that in mind. So the mechanic send me the video while I was away.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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