Adambravo Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Just noticed last night while driving that my AMP light is glowing ever slow slightly (with an occasional flicker). Haven't noticed any other issues with the car. Coincidentally, I just bought a refurbished clock on eBay (which runs great, thankfully) and am wondering if there is a connection. Thoughts and advice welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Not connected.Probably not an issue but if you have a good auto electric shop near you, have them test the alternator for a bad diode.Do you still have stock alternator?Stock voltage regulator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adambravo Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks! I believe they are still stock, but I'll see if I check with a previous owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Check the alt belt for proper tension and the connections at the battery, junction block on the drivers fender well, voltage reg and alternator. Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adambravo Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well, whatever is going on, it does seem to be more than just a funny light. After a few jaunts around town, the car barely turned over. I've got the battery on a trickle charger and am hoping that, with this and my stalling issue (described elsewhere) my mechanic can fit me in this week. The good news is that it's not my new clock; I disconnected it and fired up the car, and the light still glowed at the same minimal intensity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Just how old is that battery? - may not be the problem, but it's definetly not getting a sufficient charge. The flickering light would indicate a problem in the electrical charging circuit, and is not 'new clock' related.Good advice from Jim and Tom !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don McClair Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I had a similar problem with my 1966 Skylark GS and discovered the printed circuit on the back of the instrument cluster had a broken run on it. A real chore to get the instrument cluster out but I was lucky enough to be able to buy a new circuit panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adambravo Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well, I hope it's not a cluster issue. The battery is only about a year old, for the record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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