Warning Lights

WoodyFJ80 · 08-06-08, 05:17 PM

I have a 92 80 with 189,303 miles, and the A/T temp, brake and the red light above the volt meter flicker and sometimes stay on for a short period.

I did a search and most everything was leading me to beleive that the alt was going, but most threads were on 93 and newer rigs. They were also stating that the oil can light was on, rather than the volt light.

So, is my thought correct? Is the alt going, and the light sequence is the same as the newer models?

Thanks WoodyFJ80

CJF · 08-06-08, 05:42 PM

Your thinking is correct for a 91-92.

Get it tested, but yes, likely the alt.

What's the voltage gauge doing during this? Low I expect?

Curtis

WoodyFJ80 · 08-06-08, 05:47 PM

It does not seem to move. Trying to watch and drive, but I did not see the voltage drop on the meter. It seems to stay right about 14 or so. Any thoughts since it does not drop.
Thanks for the input. WoodyFJ80

hj60 · 08-06-08, 10:20 PM

When your alt and battery pass their tests, start checking grounds. Body ground by battery, engine ground and grounds behind dash.

velotuntshiz · 09-06-08, 02:07 PM

Any Luck Woody? I am experiencing the same problem with the warning lights. I only get it during long highway hauls. The temps are good, oil pressure fine, battery fine? My mechanic says to ignore it as he is a good friend and was along in a trip when it occurred. He did mething that it could be a ground issue or perhaps a soft code...my Cruiser is from Japan and I have not had it scanned yet! Just wondering if you were able to solve the problem!

jonheld · 09-06-08, 06:32 PM

Dashboard christmas tree lights are charging system related. 90% of the time it is the alternator. It COULD be a host of other things, and certainly get your battery checked or simply replace it, but it is most likely your alternator.

velotuntshiz · 09-06-08, 07:12 PM

If it was the alternator, wouldn't I expect the same flashing lights to come on all the time? It has only happened twice on long trips. I always thought that all the lights would flicker too? As it stands, only the 3 warning lights in the bottom left corner and the one on top right light up...along with the green and red turbo lights.

jonheld · 09-07-08, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by velotuntshiz

only the 3 warning lights in the bottom left corner and the one on top right light up...along with the green and red turbo lights.

If the lights are BRAKE; A/T; CHARGE, then it is charging system related. I would suspect alternator, battery, and related connections.

WoodyFJ80 · 09-09-08, 01:02 PM

Well had the alt tested and it is TOAST! I am running on batt. power for now it seems. Luckily it is a brand new batt. I was putting out low amps, 1 to 1.3, according to the test. I am ordering a new one from CDan today. The test was done at A-Zone. I let ya know after replacing how she does.

WoodyFJ80 (John)

WoodyFJ80 · 09-22-08, 09:20 PM

Well, after some confusion on which alt. I had

, I got things in order and replaced the alt. with an 80 amp OME, and she is all BETTER

. The volt gauge or meter is staying right at 14 v. There is no dropage of the needle, it is a constant volt. She seems to even run smoother, as if saying thanks.

Thanks again to everyone who gave input and to Cdan on the part(s). This site sure makes things easier to do and on the pocket book.

John (WoodyFJ80)

CJF · 09-22-08, 09:44 PM

Thanks for reporting back.

Curtis

lispeej · 09-26-08, 09:32 PM

I was having the same issue with my 92. I replaced my alt. with one from Toyota. My LC still does the same thing as before. No change at all.
I'm gonna get my battery checked tomorrow and see if it's that. I just had this battery replaced about a month ago. I have a die hard gold....if that helps?...

I did have my previous alt. tested at two different locations and they said it was dead. But with the new one installed, my voltage is at about 12.71.... I know that's really low. My lights usually come on when I come to a complete stop, and sometimes the engine cuts off. Could it be that I got a bad reman. alt from toyota? Could it be that I got my belts on wrong? I do have the FSM, but couldn't find a page that said where the location of the belts are.
I checked all connections and ground wires, they all seem to be fine. I think if it is the alt., I'm gonna have a heck of a time trying to get toyota to warranty it.
Any more ideas?

CJF · 09-27-08, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lispeej

Could it be that I got a bad reman. alt from toyota?

Entirely possible.

If it were me I'd pull it and get it tested.

Quote:

I think if it is the alt., I'm gonna have a heck of a time trying to get toyota to warranty it.

I don't see why that would be the case; you think they're somehow going to claim it's your fault or something?

Curtis

08-06-08, 05:17 PM	#1
WoodyFJ80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ogden, Utah TLCA# 17838 Posts: 186	Warning Lights I have a 92 80 with 189,303 miles, and the A/T temp, brake and the red light above the volt meter flicker and sometimes stay on for a short period. I did a search and most everything was leading me to beleive that the alt was going, but most threads were on 93 and newer rigs. They were also stating that the oil can light was on, rather than the volt light. So, is my thought correct? Is the alt going, and the light sequence is the same as the newer models? Thanks WoodyFJ80 __________________ WoodyFJ80 1977 FJ40 First Ride and beginning of Cruiser mania(1986) 1992 FJ80 3" OME J's, 33" BFG AT's, ARB deluxe front - Hella'd, and every day cruisin with co-pilot "rowdy" and my new daughter. 2007 Tacoma Dbl Cab loaded(TRD Off Road)

08-06-08, 05:47 PM	#3
WoodyFJ80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ogden, Utah TLCA# 17838 Posts: 186	It does not seem to move. Trying to watch and drive, but I did not see the voltage drop on the meter. It seems to stay right about 14 or so. Any thoughts since it does not drop. Thanks for the input. WoodyFJ80 __________________ WoodyFJ80 1977 FJ40 First Ride and beginning of Cruiser mania(1986) 1992 FJ80 3" OME J's, 33" BFG AT's, ARB deluxe front - Hella'd, and every day cruisin with co-pilot "rowdy" and my new daughter. 2007 Tacoma Dbl Cab loaded(TRD Off Road)

09-06-08, 06:32 PM	#6
jonheld IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY TLCA# 5980 Posts: 1,225	Dashboard christmas tree lights are charging system related. 90% of the time it is the alternator. It COULD be a host of other things, and certainly get your battery checked or simply replace it, but it is most likely your alternator. __________________ Jon Held 1991 FJ80 "Lumbering White Rhino" Times Square, New York, USA TLCA# 5980 http://gclcny.com/jh/ Buy your FJ80 FSM here: http://gclcny.com/jh/fsm.html

09-09-08, 01:02 PM	#9
WoodyFJ80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ogden, Utah TLCA# 17838 Posts: 186	Update 9-9-08 Well had the alt tested and it is TOAST! I am running on batt. power for now it seems. Luckily it is a brand new batt. I was putting out low amps, 1 to 1.3, according to the test. I am ordering a new one from CDan today. The test was done at A-Zone. I let ya know after replacing how she does. WoodyFJ80 (John) __________________ WoodyFJ80 1977 FJ40 First Ride and beginning of Cruiser mania(1986) 1992 FJ80 3" OME J's, 33" BFG AT's, ARB deluxe front - Hella'd, and every day cruisin with co-pilot "rowdy" and my new daughter. 2007 Tacoma Dbl Cab loaded(TRD Off Road)

09-22-08, 09:20 PM	#10
WoodyFJ80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ogden, Utah TLCA# 17838 Posts: 186	Update 9-21-08 Well, after some confusion on which alt. I had, I got things in order and replaced the alt. with an 80 amp OME, and she is all BETTER. The volt gauge or meter is staying right at 14 v. There is no dropage of the needle, it is a constant volt. She seems to even run smoother, as if saying thanks. Thanks again to everyone who gave input and to Cdan on the part(s). This site sure makes things easier to do and on the pocket book. John (WoodyFJ80) __________________ WoodyFJ80 1977 FJ40 First Ride and beginning of Cruiser mania(1986) 1992 FJ80 3" OME J's, 33" BFG AT's, ARB deluxe front - Hella'd, and every day cruisin with co-pilot "rowdy" and my new daughter. 2007 Tacoma Dbl Cab loaded(TRD Off Road)

08-06-08, 05:42 PM	#2
CJF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,444	Your thinking is correct for a 91-92. Get it tested, but yes, likely the alt. What's the voltage gauge doing during this? Low I expect? Curtis

09-06-08, 02:07 PM	#5
velotuntshiz IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Any Luck Woody? I am experiencing the same problem with the warning lights. I only get it during long highway hauls. The temps are good, oil pressure fine, battery fine? My mechanic says to ignore it as he is a good friend and was along in a trip when it occurred. He did mething that it could be a ground issue or perhaps a soft code...my Cruiser is from Japan and I have not had it scanned yet! Just wondering if you were able to solve the problem!

09-06-08, 07:12 PM	#7
velotuntshiz IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	If it was the alternator, wouldn't I expect the same flashing lights to come on all the time? It has only happened twice on long trips. I always thought that all the lights would flicker too? As it stands, only the 3 warning lights in the bottom left corner and the one on top right light up...along with the green and red turbo lights.

09-22-08, 09:44 PM	#11
CJF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,444	Thanks for reporting back. Curtis

09-26-08, 09:32 PM	#12
lispeej IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 251	Me...same thing also. I was having the same issue with my 92. I replaced my alt. with one from Toyota. My LC still does the same thing as before. No change at all. I'm gonna get my battery checked tomorrow and see if it's that. I just had this battery replaced about a month ago. I have a die hard gold....if that helps?... I did have my previous alt. tested at two different locations and they said it was dead. But with the new one installed, my voltage is at about 12.71.... I know that's really low. My lights usually come on when I come to a complete stop, and sometimes the engine cuts off. Could it be that I got a bad reman. alt from toyota? Could it be that I got my belts on wrong? I do have the FSM, but couldn't find a page that said where the location of the belts are. I checked all connections and ground wires, they all seem to be fine. I think if it is the alt., I'm gonna have a heck of a time trying to get toyota to warranty it. Any more ideas? __________________ 1992 FJ80 200,000 miles and going. 15" Rims running with 31x1050R15 BFG AT/KO

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