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reds not turning off...ea82 efi
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:38 pm
Hey guys just replaced rotor button and distributor but the reds dont turn off when car is idling....any hints/tips..much appreciated....
peace
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:55 pm
by Cliff R
If you are talking about your dash lights.
What is your idle speed.
I know when I tune up my EA81 I can get it to idle very low at 200 to 400 RPM and the dash lights come on till I set the idle back up to 700 to 800 RPM (whatever the correct idle speed is)
I guess it has something to do with the alternator producing the required voltage for a stable, running system.
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:01 pm
by AlpineRaven
Alternator doesnt work if its below 900rpm
Cheers
AP
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:29 pm
by steptoe
May have sweet nothing to do with your rotor button - likely the alternator has dropped its output to below 12V at idle. Have had a few now that worked OK charging at just 12V in use everyday, leave it a few days to a week and battery has dropped its charge and not enough to start. Loose drive belt is start
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:43 pm
by tambox
Sounds like Alternator, worn brushes will do this to.
As well as the wonderfull "inbuilt" regulator.
Or earthing problem.
Got a multimeter?
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:46 pm
by RSR 555
Check the fuses next to the overflow bottle (behind the bettery) as you may have knocked them when changing the dizzy stuff.
I also agree with Greg, grab a mulitimeter and check the charge rate. I'd also drop in to your local auto sparky and see if he can do a 'load test' on your battery.
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:08 pm
by El_Freddo
Also check those pesky fusible links!
Cheers
Bennie
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:20 pm
by RSR 555
El_Freddo wrote:Also check those pesky fusible links!
That's what I meant when I said fuses LOL
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:13 am
getting there.....car dosnt idle right.. i need too rev it up 3 grand too move in 1st gear...but when its in second it runs rine...ill check the alternator...thanks guys
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:50 am
by RSR 555
No worries mate.. is the car firing on all 4 cylinders?