Voltmeter Light Tied to Pwr Window Switch and Turn Signals (1 Viewer)

[Derek Lerner]

When I press the Pwr window switches or turn on the turn signals the voltmeter warning light (little square red light) temporarily illuminates. My battery and alternator checked out fine! Rig runs fine. What's the deal? 97' FZJ80

 

[landcrshr]

Electrical resistance somewhere. Could be a Fusible Link.

 

[Derek Lerner]

Is that one of the cables running from the positive terminal to that junction box? Any damage or adverse risks of leaving this alone?

 

[landcrshr]

Is that one of the cables running from the positive terminal to that junction box?

Yes, there are a set of three links. Two go to the junction box, one goes to a grey plug.

Any damage or adverse risks of leaving this alone?

Arcing, fire.

 

[Derek Lerner]

Thank you so much for your help! I will change this part out and see if it fixes the issue.

 

[Derek Lerner]

Now the light is on all the time. Suspecting generator/alternator

 

[landcrshr]

Have you measured the battery voltage with the engine running? Should be at least 14 Volts.

Also measure the voltage on the "GAUGE" fuse, should be the same.

 

[Derek Lerner]

Voltmeter level went lower and lower until the car wouldn't start and red light remained on. I'm pretty sure the alternator just died.