dummy lights came on

I got the Seat Belt dummy light as well as the Charge (the one with the
picture of the battery) came on intermittently, but not sure how to
diagnose the real problem.

The Seat Belt light just comes and go.

The Charge light comes one intermittently also and (seems to come only
when in idle). I would come to a stop light, slam on the brake and
that light would soon comes on. Green light, I go and the light goes
off.
I replace the alternator with a remanufactured one in April 2003. So
its got just over a year and a half on it. Battery was replaced about
the same time with a remanufactured one.

Car is old, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (2.8L engine) with 197000 km.

Should I suspect the alternator and get another one or is it the
battery ? What might cause the seat belt light? I tested the belt on
a downward slop by braking hard, and it locks as it should.

On 24 Dec 2004 23:04:46 -0800, "Joseph" <spmok2@canada.com> wrote:

>I got the Seat Belt dummy light as well as the Charge (the one with the
>picture of the battery) came on intermittently, but not sure how to
>diagnose the real problem.
>
>The Seat Belt light just comes and go.
>
>The Charge light comes one intermittently also and (seems to come only
>when in idle). I would come to a stop light, slam on the brake and
>that light would soon comes on. Green light, I go and the light goes
>off.
>I replace the alternator with a remanufactured one in April 2003. So
>its got just over a year and a half on it. Battery was replaced about
>the same time with a remanufactured one.
>
>Car is old, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (2.8L engine) with 197000 km.
>
>Should I suspect the alternator and get another one or is it the
>battery ? What might cause the seat belt light? I tested the belt on
>a downward slop by braking hard, and it locks as it should.

It could very well be the alternator. A lot of the remans aren't very
good. How is the belt tension? Have you tested the alternator output
at idle with a meter?
FWIW
YMMV
DFB




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MisterSkippy wrote:
> On 24 Dec 2004 23:04:46 -0800, "Joseph" <spmok2@canada.com> wrote:
>
> >I got the Seat Belt dummy light as well as the Charge (the one with
the
> >picture of the battery) came on intermittently, but not sure how to
> >diagnose the real problem.
> >
> >The Seat Belt light just comes and go.
> >
> >The Charge light comes one intermittently also and (seems to come
only
> >when in idle). I would come to a stop light, slam on the brake and
> >that light would soon comes on. Green light, I go and the light
goes
> >off.
> >I replace the alternator with a remanufactured one in April 2003.
So
> >its got just over a year and a half on it. Battery was replaced
about
> >the same time with a remanufactured one.
> >
> >Car is old, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (2.8L engine) with 197000
km.
> >
> >Should I suspect the alternator and get another one or is it the
> >battery ? What might cause the seat belt light? I tested the belt
on
> >a downward slop by braking hard, and it locks as it should.
>
> It could very well be the alternator. A lot of the remans aren't very
> good. How is the belt tension? Have you tested the alternator output
> at idle with a meter?
> FWIW
> YMMV
> DFB
>

Actually I havent check the output. Will do it though. By the way,
where in the car engine can I stick the positive meter probe to? I
assume the frame is the negative that the alternator is connected to.
Where is it safe to assume a positive voltage? Unfortuantely I can't
connnect directly to the alternator terminal as it is hidden by the
engine bracket when its mounted.

crawfish).

Stuffed infant heads, stuffed crawfish heads, stuffed crab or lobster shells;
make patties if shell or head is not available
(such as with packaged crawfish, crab, or headless baby).
Flour
oil
onions
bell peppers
garlic salt, pepper, etc.
3 cups chicken stock
2 sticks butter
3 tablespoons oil

First stuff the heads, or make the patties (see index)
then fry or bake.
Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Make a roux with butter, oil and flour,
brown vegetables in the roux, then add chicken stock and
allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the patties or stuffed heads, and some loose crawfish,
lobster, long piglet, or what have you.
Cook on low for 15 minutes, then allow it to set for at least
15 minutes more.
Serve over steamed rice; this dish is very impressive!



Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Babies really can be found under a cabbage leaf -
or one can arrange for ground beef to be found there instead.

8 large cabbage leaves
1 lb. lean ground newborn human filets, or ground chuck
Onions
peppers
celery
garlic
soy sauce
salt pepper, etc
Olive oil
breadcrumbs
Tomato Gravy (see index)

Boil the cabbage leaves for 2 minutes to soften.
In skillet, brown the meat in a little olive oil,
then add onions, peppers, and celery (all chopped finely)
and season well.
Place in a large bowl and cool.
Add seasoned breadcrumbs and a little of the tomato gravy,
enough to make the mixture pliable.
Divide the stuffing among the cabbage leaves then roll.
Place seam down in a baking pan.
Ladle tomato gravy on top,
and bake at 325° for 30 - 45 minutes.



Umbilical Cordon Bleu

Nothing is so beautiful as the bond between mother and child,
so why not consume it?
Children or chicken breasts will work wonderfully also.

4 whole umbilical chords (or baby breasts,

Fresh Sausage

If it becomes necessary to hide the fact that you are eating
human babies, this is the perfect solution.
But if you are still paranoid, you can substitute pork butt.

5 lb. lean chuck roast
3 lb. prime baby butt
2 tablespoons each:
salt
black, white and cayenne peppers
celery salt
garlic powder
parsley flakes
brown sugar
1 teaspoon sage
2 onions
6 cloves garlic
bunch green onions, chopped

Cut the children?s butts and the beef roast into pieces
that will fit in the grinder.
Run the meat through using a 3/16 grinding plate.
Add garlic, onions and seasoning then mix well.
Add just enough water for a smooth consistency, then mix again.
Form the sausage mixture into patties or stuff into natural casings.



Stillborn Stew

By definition, this meat cannot be had altogether fresh,
but have the lifeless unfortunate available immediately after delivery,
or use high quality beef or pork roasts (it is cheaper and better to
cut up a whole roast than to buy stew meat).

1 stillbirth, de-boned and cubed
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large onions
bell pepper
celery
garlic
½ cup red wine
3 Irish potatoes
2 large carrots

This is a simple classic stew that makes natural gravy,
thus it does not have to be thickened.
Brown the meat quickly in very hot oil, remove and set aside.
Brown the onions, celery, pepper and garlic.
De-glaze with wine, return meat to the pan and season well.
Stew on low fire adding small amounts of water and
seasoning as necessary.
After at least half an hour, add the car

Check the voltage on the battery. +lead to positive battery terminal. Turn
headlights on and run engine at 1500-2000 rpm. Voltage should be 14 to 14.5
volts. At idle and nothing on it should hold above 14 volts if the battery
is good. Also as was mentioned make sure the belt is tight enough. If you do
not understand the above or how the charging system works take it to a parts
store or service shop and have it tested.......


"Joseph" <spmok2@canada.com> wrote in message
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>
> MisterSkippy wrote:
>> On 24 Dec 2004 23:04:46 -0800, "Joseph" <spmok2@canada.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I got the Seat Belt dummy light as well as the Charge (the one with
> the
>> >picture of the battery) came on intermittently, but not sure how to
>> >diagnose the real problem.
>> >
>> >The Seat Belt light just comes and go.
>> >
>> >The Charge light comes one intermittently also and (seems to come
> only
>> >when in idle). I would come to a stop light, slam on the brake and
>> >that light would soon comes on. Green light, I go and the light
> goes
>> >off.
>> >I replace the alternator with a remanufactured one in April 2003.
> So
>> >its got just over a year and a half on it. Battery was replaced
> about
>> >the same time with a remanufactured one.
>> >
>> >Car is old, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (2.8L engine) with 197000
> km.
>> >
>> >Should I suspect the alternator and get another one or is it the
>> >battery ? What might cause the seat belt light? I tested the belt
> on
>> >a downward slop by braking hard, and it locks as it should.
>>
>> It could very well be the alternator. A lot of the remans aren't very
>> good. How is the belt tension? Have you tested the alternator output
>> at idle with a meter?
>> FWIW
>> YMMV
>> DFB
>>
>
> Actually I havent check the output. Will do it though. By the way,
> where in the car engine can I stick the positive meter probe to? I
> assume the frame is the negative that the alternator is connected to.
> Where is it safe to assume a positive voltage? Unfortuantely I can't
> connnect directly to the alternator terminal as it is hidden by the
> engine bracket when its mounted.
>