Adam_RSX Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 The last few days I've had ALL the warning lights flash on at night. I've had good oil pressure, plenty of oil, good engine temps, nothing seems to be wrong... It has mainly happened when either trning hard, or accelerating hard. ALL the lights come on, even the spare tyre light and windscreen washer light... Anyone else had this happen? I'm guessing theres a loose wire somewhere maybe? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I had this happen the other week, check the wiring from the alternator to the starter motor and make sure that the but is done up tight!! Mine was earthing out on the support bracket for the plenum and causing all my dash lights to stay on!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1748480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Ahh, that could be it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1748890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JOSH Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Mine did that for a little bit. Then the alternator went. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1749324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discopotato03 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 (edited) Mine used to do silly things untill I removed the disabled adapter harness for the Jap turbo timer . Edited November 28, 2005 by discopotato03 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1750261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr201600 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Mine was the same as DR JOSH. TWICE i hate DR alternators Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1752573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 Crap.... whats an alternator worth so I can look into it before it happens Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1753111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Yeah i've had 3 alternators go in about 4 months, got one rebuilt and haven't had issues with it yet, but i don't drive it as much anymore so who knows.... No idea what an alternator is worth Adam, go suss some places out ring around easiest way Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1756329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 Is the alternator the same as any other Nissan/Datsun one? I'd rather have as few dealings with auto electricians as possible, never met one yet that wasn't a complete rip-off merchant and a wanker to boot. Where did you get yours rebuilt? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1757209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Yeah pretty sure it is close to one, just have to change the wiring or something.. I got mine rebuilt by s&b auto electricals, Jacobsen cresent, instead of turning right to go to jaustech, turn left and its behind a furniture place up there if he's still there, if not i'll get the addy of my old boy, he's a mate of my dad's so yer.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1758699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.bryant Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 same thing happend to me on friday night. 5 mins before i got home my alternator stopped charging, the power cable form the alt to starter had fried...replaced the cable and all is sweet now! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1763653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Just tested voltage at my battery Engine switched off, battery was at 12.5v Idle 14.3v 3000rpm 17v 5000rpm 17.4v Is that about right? Doesnt seem like the alternator is stuffed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1852680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty T Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 It sounds like the regulator is stuffed though. The alternator should be putting out ~14V throughout the rev range. You aren't doing your electrical system (or your battery) any favours by driving it. I bet your headlights brighten up nicely when you give it a rev, eh? Depending on your alternator, you will either have an internal or an external regulator. From the factory, they had an external regulator (if memory serves). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1852881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.bryant Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 My l20et's old alternator used to do this. I was told it was the Rectifier by a few auto electricians. I got another alternator for free and thre it on and it solved alot of problems i had with the vehicle. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1855735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 My lights are dim as hell, I thought it was getting buggerall voltage, thats why I thought the alternator was stuffed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1855826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 My lights are dim as hell, I thought it was getting buggerall voltage, thats why I thought the alternator was stuffed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> they probably are getting bugger all voltage, but its more likely down to the crappy old switch gear and low amp cable to the headlights in the factory loom. rewire with relays and serious cable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1855873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_RSX Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Ok, I've got the model number of the alternator, do I just ring auto electricians and see if they have regulators to suit? And how hard is it to change the regulator, is it something I could manage on my home or is it a a drive in, drive out candidate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1856215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 changing the alternator is a drive way job son, should take about an hour or so, i wouldn't be stuffing around with changing regulators, if you've got a number for the alternator just get a new alternator, and keep the other one for a spare Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1859138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_dave_ Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 hey so does anyone have any part numbers for replacement alternators.. or spare parts or anything??? mines now cooked for the second time, only got it rebuilt a couple of days ago, and it died within a few hours of driving...? what gives? to my knowledge it was rebulit with aussie parts from an MR30.. also does anyone have anything lying around that i might be able to buy as a replacement? cheers. dave Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1905356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_dave_ Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 also does anyone know of any other alternator off a different vechile that happens to have the same connection at the rear, and same bracket mount points.. because if i can id like to install something with an external regulator to enable the ease of service again at a later date. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/96447-dr30-dash-warning-lights/#findComment-1905357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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