reds not turning off...ea82 efi

somanoma85@gmail.com · Post by **somanoma85@gmail.com** » 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

Cliff R · Post by **Cliff R** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:55 pm

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.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 2:01 pm

Alternator doesnt work if its below 900rpm
Cheers
AP

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:29 pm

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

tambox · Post by **tambox** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:43 pm

Sounds like Alternator, worn brushes will do this to.
As well as the wonderfull "inbuilt" regulator.
Or earthing problem.
Got a multimeter?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:46 pm

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.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 8:08 pm

Also check those pesky fusible links!

Cheers

Bennie

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:20 pm

El_Freddo wrote:Also check those pesky fusible links!

That's what I meant when I said fuses LOL

somanoma85@gmail.com · Post by **somanoma85@gmail.com** » 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

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:50 am

No worries mate.. is the car firing on all 4 cylinders?