88blk4x4 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 hi... I have a 1988 Pathy that I have had for about a month now and now I'm having a problem with the dash lights coming on after I go thru mud or water. the alternator, brake and trans temp light comes on after I splash thru a mudhole. anybody have any ideas what could caue this and how I can fix it...thanks in advance for any help, Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Water causes it and waterproofing all of your connectors and plugs will help preventit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88blk4x4 Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 it was a bad alternator...I had to replace it today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 it was a bad alternator...I had to replace it today That explains the alternator somewhat, but not the others. Waterproof everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 When the alternator dies, it gives you all three warning lights due to the way everything's wired. Been there, seen that many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I am glad mine is a Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88blk4x4 Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 whats the best way to waterproof everything?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Stay out of the water... Silicone works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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