jeligator

jeligator · Jul 29th, 2007, 13:01

This is my first encounter after registering.

I have a 1997 volvo 850 GLT with 98,000 miles.
It rides well. The generator warning light goes on when i acclerate,mostly up hills. If i RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THE LIGHT GOES OUT. IT DOES NOT GO ON WHILE i AM IDLING NOR WHEN i DRIVE ON AL LEVEL ROAD. THE MECHANIC CAN FIND NO PROBLEM AND HE ASKED N TO RETURN IF THE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTently. THE POWER IS NORMAL AS IS THE AC AND RADIO AND LIGHTS. CAN YOU HELP?

Clan · Jul 29th, 2007, 13:32

try wiggling the thin wire going to the back of the alternator sounds like it could be broken inside the insulation and moves when the engine moves back and forth ...

jeligator · Jul 29th, 2007, 13:43

I'll try. Thanks

m0bzy · Jul 31st, 2007, 22:46

Sounds like a slipping belt to me,if the belt is properly tensioned make sure it is not bottoming out on the pulley.

Mike

Jul 29th, 2007, 13:01	#1
jeligator New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2007 19:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PIttsburgh	jeligator This is my first encounter after registering. I have a 1997 volvo 850 GLT with 98,000 miles. It rides well. The generator warning light goes on when i acclerate,mostly up hills. If i RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THE LIGHT GOES OUT. IT DOES NOT GO ON WHILE i AM IDLING NOR WHEN i DRIVE ON AL LEVEL ROAD. THE MECHANIC CAN FIND NO PROBLEM AND HE ASKED N TO RETURN IF THE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSISTently. THE POWER IS NORMAL AS IS THE AC AND RADIO AND LIGHTS. CAN YOU HELP?

Jul 31st, 2007, 22:46	#4
m0bzy Master Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2021 17:00 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Birmingham	Alternator light Sounds like a slipping belt to me,if the belt is properly tensioned make sure it is not bottoming out on the pulley. Mike __________________ 1995 850 GLT 2.5 liter 20 valve,Turquise 1998 V90 Green/Black/Blue. Depends on the light. 2004 Alfa 156 , JTS.

Jul 29th, 2007, 13:32	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	try wiggling the thin wire going to the back of the alternator sounds like it could be broken inside the insulation and moves when the engine moves back and forth ...

Jul 29th, 2007, 13:43	#3
jeligator New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2007 19:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PIttsburgh	I'll try. Thanks

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