Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> Green Instrument Light/Alternator, Troubleshoot
xperu
post Sep 24 2018, 02:07 PM
Post #1


TEXAS
***

Group: Members
Posts: 597
Joined: 13-June 06
From: League City Texas
Member No.: 6,213
Region Association: None



My alternator light came on so before I look into a replacement, is there any troubleshooting I should do first? Thanks Mike Kelly
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies
ChrisFoley
post Sep 25 2018, 06:55 AM
Post #2


I am Tangerine Racing
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 7,933
Joined: 29-January 03
From: Bolton, CT
Member No.: 209
Region Association: None



Green Light Alternator
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
GregAmy
post Sep 25 2018, 08:55 AM
Post #3


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,309
Joined: 22-February 13
From: Middletown CT
Member No.: 15,565
Region Association: North East States



QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Sep 25 2018, 08:55 AM) *

Green Light Alternator

+1.

Always bothered be that they used RED as the indicator for low voltage and GREEN as the indicator for no oil pressure. At worst, it should be the other way around...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
xperu
post Sep 25 2018, 02:33 PM
Post #4


TEXAS
***

Group: Members
Posts: 597
Joined: 13-June 06
From: League City Texas
Member No.: 6,213
Region Association: None



QUOTE(GregAmy @ Sep 25 2018, 09:55 AM) *

QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Sep 25 2018, 08:55 AM) *

Green Light Alternator

+1.

Always bothered be that they used RED as the indicator for low voltage and GREEN as the indicator for no oil pressure. At worst, it should be the other way around...

My mistake, thought the green was for the alternator. I read the owners manuL wrongly thanks for the help Chris and everyone. Mike Kelly
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post

Posts in this topic
xperu   Green Instrument Light/Alternator   Sep 24 2018, 02:07 PM
TheCabinetmaker   Sure. Start with the fan belt. Is it there? Is is ...   Sep 24 2018, 03:44 PM
Spoke   As stated, check the belt first. If the belt is o...   Sep 24 2018, 04:05 PM
bigaadams   As stated, check the belt first. If the belt is ...   Sep 25 2018, 07:51 AM
ChrisFoley   Green Light ≠ Alternator   Sep 25 2018, 06:55 AM
GregAmy   Green Light ≠ Alternator +1. Always bothered ...   Sep 25 2018, 08:55 AM
xperu   [quote name='ChrisFoley' post='2651927' date='Sep...   Sep 25 2018, 02:33 PM
xperu   [quote name='ChrisFoley' post='2651927' date='Sep...   Sep 25 2018, 02:58 PM
ChrisFoley   is there any troubleshooting I should do first? ...   Sep 25 2018, 08:25 AM
GregAmy   Soooo....which lamp is lit?   Sep 25 2018, 06:33 PM
xperu   Soooo....which lamp is lit? The green lamp, the ...   Sep 25 2018, 07:01 PM
GregAmy   Ok, I may be silly but I'm definitely still co...   Sep 25 2018, 08:09 PM
xperu   It’s not a problem Chris, I looked at the detai...   Sep 25 2018, 08:44 PM
Tbrown4x4   Just noticed this warning under the illustration y...   Sep 26 2018, 02:58 AM
xperu   Just noticed this warning under the illustration ...   Sep 26 2018, 01:19 PM
xperu   Just noticed this warning under the illustration ...   Sep 26 2018, 01:24 PM
GregAmy   Great, thank you for opening the link I provided;...   Sep 26 2018, 02:18 PM
Front yard mechanic   What should I do I'm color blind :shades2:   Sep 26 2018, 06:26 AM
ChrisFoley   What should I do I'm color blind :shades2: r...   Sep 26 2018, 07:31 AM
GregAmy   Many moons ago one of the dealership techs pulled ...   Sep 26 2018, 07:40 AM


Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 28th May 2024 - 03:47 AM