80LS1T Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 Ok, I have an 1980 280ZX with the original engine still in it. About 2 days ago i left my interior lights on. So put it on the charge for about 24 hours so that I wouldnt burn up my alternator. Well I get it to go somewhere and something just doesnt look right. When ever I would step on the gas the fuel and emergency brake light would come on and the charge light was staying on. Then once I let off the gas the fuel and brake lights would go off but the charge light would stay on. So what I am thinking is, it must be the alternator? I am not sure so can someone please help me??? Thanks guys and gals , Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 you may have burned out a fusible link,, also check the fuse box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted September 23, 2002 Author Share Posted September 23, 2002 I also noticed that when I step on the gas hard the Volt meter in the car goes up to about 16V and when I let of it goes back down to about 14V. Ok, I know what a fusable link is but where are they in the engine compartment? Thanks, Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted September 23, 2002 Author Share Posted September 23, 2002 Ok I found the fusable links but non of them are burned out. I also noticed that my clock is not working (well its not lite up like it usually is, since non of those damn clocks in these cars work!!!) Can someone please help me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 i had 1, a 82 do the same thing the stator (hope i spelled that right not the starer) was burring out or shorting out change the alt i think if you just unplug it, if its the alt the lights will go out mind you i say i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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