High idle...constant...charge light and e brake light came on at the same time
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High idle...constant...charge light and e brake light came on at the same time
Have an 86 PU 4 speed 22r....when cold it would have a high idle until the carb warmed up and then pumping the gas would drop it to a smooth idle. Two days ago the end brake dash light and charge light were coming on intermittently...now on all the time and the truck is idling at a stand still around 2k rpm. Remand carb installed roughly six months ago...passed smog with flying colors..of course I am out of town when this happens. Through reading I have seen the AAP...fuel cut off solenoid...and vacuum lines. Replaced all vacuum lines when I did the carb.. and tips on a direction I should go? Thanks.
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That light combo indicates a problem with the alternator. I think it's the same whether the system is overcharging or undercharging. Put a multimeter on the battery while the engine is running to figure out which. Overcharging, replace the voltage regulator on the alternator. Undercharging, replace the brushes.