Choke & Battery Indicators On

When I started my car today, both the "CHOKE" indicator and the battery icon would not go 'off'.  In addition, the car is charging at about 13 amps, whereas it normally is charging about midway between 13 and 18.

I had the same problem with my 81.   I had to replace the alternator and then the problems went away!!  Maybe you need to do that also!!  It was nice meeting you Chuck!!

Get the alternator checked may have a bad diode pack..you can just replace that if you want..real easy to do..and cheap..

Rich

Thanks for the tips guys.  It was nice meeting everyone at MAM.  We had a great time.

Chuck, any major auto parts store can bench test it, just take it off and bring it to them.

I think you need to change your plate so they stop thinkin your car is a 81.......

[QUOTE=ebo]

Chuck, any major auto parts store can bench test it, just take it off and bring it to them.

I think you need to change your plate so they stop thinkin your car is a 81.......

[/QUOTE] Ebo,

First check the connections at the alternator. If the plug, or the single red wire is loose, it can do this. Unplug the connector and re-connect it. Sometimes, they get a little corrosion, and can carry a little charge, but not a full current.
I've also seen blown fuses cause those lights to come on, as well as blown fuse-links.
Start with checking the connections and fuses, then test the alt...

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]First check the connections at the alternator. If the plug, or the single red wire is loose, it can do this. Unplug the connector and re-connect it. Sometimes, they get a little corrosion, and can carry a little charge, but not a full current.
I've also seen blown fuses cause those lights to come on, as well as blown fuse-links.
Start with checking the connections and fuses, then test the alt...
[/QUOTE] Will do.

The red wire at the back of the alt should have battery voltage at all times.  The red wire or white wire ( same thing ) on the alt plug should also have battery power at all times.  The smaller brown wire on the side plug will have limited power when plugged in with the key on, and 12 volts when unplugged.  This wire is from the dash fuse labled inst or gauges in most cases.   The alternator can self excite, like a single wire unit, and charge somewhat.  This backfeeds the fuse circuit and makes other things on the circuit operate when the fuse is blown.   And yes, it can be a bad alternator regulator, but that does not usually turn on the choke light.

Thanks.  I'll check those things, too.