R/Tquest Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 so driving to work this morning I glanced down to see her running hot. Over half way on the gauge. It's never been like that. Drove about a mile to my shop and she was way hot. The battery dummy light was on too. No fans I think. What could have happened? No fuses blown under the dash. Everything was just fine. Drove it yesterday. No problems. What can I do? R/T UhG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/Tquest Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 The alt. gauge doesn't move now. parking brake dummy light is also on. hm. any thoughts...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighterpilot Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you checked the alt/coolant pump belt tension? I'd also clean every ground and electrical connector in the engine house. See the FSM chapter 8 for their locations. and use these two links for guides; http://starquest.i-x.net/viewtopic.php?t=916&sid=b00885a8588869b117a5add0f6e91cf7 and this one http://starquest.i-x.net/viewtopic.php?t=1180 What voltage is your dash volt meter staying at now? For your brake light staying on: remove the brake fluid reservior cap and check the fluid level. It should be just a tiny bit below where the reservior top where it turns inward. There is a raised plastic extrusion line on the inner surface of the reservior at the proper level point. For What It's Worth. KEN Also make sure that the bellows in the top of the reservior cap is pushed back in so it allows the float to rise up to the level of the brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87star Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Check the water pump/alternator belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/Tquest Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I thinks it might have something to do with the water pump belt being non-existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironside Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I thinks it might have something to do with the water pump belt being non-existent. lol... I would agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/Tquest Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Luckily I noticed the temp. right away! THANK YOU for the responses!!! She's back out on the streets... R/T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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