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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:44 am
Post subject: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake
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As of late, my battery has being going dead while I'm driving. In an
effort to track down the problem (battery or charging system), I
starting paying closer attention to the Charging System warning light
in the instrument cluster only to realize that it does not work. With
the key on but before starting, neither it nor the Brake warning light
illuminate.
The Oil Pressure warning light works fine. I swapped bulbs around and
found no problem with them. I checked fuses but am unsure which one
applies.
Any thoughts on what I need to do to fix this (or what fuse I
specifically need to examine)?
-- Christian
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:54 pm
Post subject: Re: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> As of late, my battery has being going dead while I'm driving. In an
> effort to track down the problem (battery or charging system), I
> starting paying closer attention to the Charging System warning light
> in the instrument cluster only to realize that it does not work. With
> the key on but before starting, neither it nor the Brake warning light
> illuminate.
>
Typically a problem like this is indicative of a failed alternator.
With the engine running what does a voltmeter read at the battery
terminals? Anything less than 12.6 volts would mean your charging
system is not working.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:04 am
Post subject: Re: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Hey Chris,
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> I think you're right. I'm going to check the voltage tonight. This
> would account for the battery drain but does it explain the
> non-functioning warning lights?
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> -- Christian
If you confirmed the bulb is good then what you probably have is a
failed voltage regulator. They can go bad in such a way as to put a
drain on the battery even with the car off.
Chris >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:47 am
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On 29 Aug 2006 19:54:59 -0700, "halatos@gmail.com" <halatos RemoveThis @gmail.com>
wrote:
>Typically a problem like this is indicative of a failed alternator.
>With the engine running what does a voltmeter read at the battery
>terminals? Anything less than 12.6 volts would mean your charging
>system is not working.
Hey Chris,
I think you're right. I'm going to check the voltage tonight. This
would account for the battery drain but does it explain the
non-functioning warning lights?
-- Christian >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"CMM" <newsgroupinky.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> As of late, my battery has being going dead while I'm driving. In an
> effort to track down the problem (battery or charging system), I
> starting paying closer attention to the Charging System warning light
> in the instrument cluster only to realize that it does not work. With
> the key on but before starting, neither it nor the Brake warning light
> illuminate.
>
> The Oil Pressure warning light works fine. I swapped bulbs around and
> found no problem with them. I checked fuses but am unsure which one
> applies.
>
> Any thoughts on what I need to do to fix this (or what fuse I
> specifically need to examine)?
>
> -- Christian
> 2002 Kia Sedona EX 3.5L
Hello
I looked up the connection to Brake & Ign lights. Both are routed through
Connector block 'C' . pin 3 is Brake warning light, and pin 4 is Ignition
light.
Gordon >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:46 am
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On 30 Aug 2006 09:04:46 -0700, "halatos@gmail.com" <halatos.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>
wrote:
>If you confirmed the bulb is good then what you probably have is a
>failed voltage regulator. They can go bad in such a way as to put a
>drain on the battery even with the car off.
>
>Chris
Is the voltage regulator integrated into the alternator or is it a
separate component and can it be tested?
Should I just replace the entire alternator?
I tested across battery posts with the car running and found 11.5V so
there's definitely no charge going in.
-- Christian >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:47 am
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On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:54:47 +0100, "Spanner" <drayton DeleteThis @dsl.pipex.com>
wrote:
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>Hello
>I looked up the connection to Brake & Ign lights. Both are routed through
>Connector block 'C' . pin 3 is Brake warning light, and pin 4 is Ignition
>light.
>Gordon
Thanks, Gordon. Any idea where the fuse for these is? I just need to
take a look and either rule it out or replace it.
-- Christian >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:55 pm
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"CMM" <newsgroupinky DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:54:47 +0100, "Spanner" <drayton DeleteThis @dsl.pipex.com>
> wrote:
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>>Hello
>>I looked up the connection to Brake & Ign lights. Both are routed through
>>Connector block 'C' . pin 3 is Brake warning light, and pin 4 is Ignition
>>light.
>>Gordon
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> Thanks, Gordon. Any idea where the fuse for these is? I just need to
> take a look and either rule it out or replace it.
>
> -- Christian
Hello
There doesn't appear to be any individual fuses for these panel indications,
these two and others are all connected to common A7+, but there is a diode
D2 across term'ls C3 & C4, if this goes faulty, it could prevent both lights
operating. I think!
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:29 am
Post subject: Re: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:56:55 +0100, "Spanner" <drayton.DeleteThis@dsl.pipex.com>
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>"CMM" <newsgroupinky.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:r1qdf2llqi03o1k71lm7f07u6lcng450pi@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 21:54:47 +0100, "Spanner" <drayton.DeleteThis@dsl.pipex.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>Hello
>>>I looked up the connection to Brake & Ign lights. Both are routed through
>>>Connector block 'C' . pin 3 is Brake warning light, and pin 4 is Ignition
>>>light.
>>>Gordon
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>> Thanks, Gordon. Any idea where the fuse for these is? I just need to
>> take a look and either rule it out or replace it.
>>
>> -- Christian
>
>Hello
>There doesn't appear to be any individual fuses for these panel indications,
>these two and others are all connected to common A7+, but there is a diode
>D2 across term'ls C3 & C4, if this goes faulty, it could prevent both lights
>operating. I think!
I appreciate the info. If I get this fixed, I'll let you know.
-- Christian >> Stay informed about: Warning Lights for Charging System & Brake |
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