Re: [T3] gen light and brake light on!

[Russell Wolfe <russella@netins.net>]

The generator and the brake warning light are part of the same circuit. If the
charging system isnt working, the brake warning light also comes on. 

Good thing you dont drive a bug and drove to work with a broken fan belt.
Another advantage to a type III. :)

Russ Wolfe



On Wed, 29 Mar 2000, STEVEN.ANDERSON@af-group.com wrote:
> My gen belt disintegrated while I slept last night. Both my gen light and
> brake light stayed on when I started the car.  Is there any reason why they
> would both go on at the same time.  When I got to work I looked and sure
> enough the belt was destroyed.  I then checked the brake fluid and it was
> full.  Any ideas?  The brake light is to tell you that your fluid is low, no?
> Thanks.
> 
> Steven Anderson
> 
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