warning lights on all over the place

[grandmaster]

Guys,

i need some help. When driving, the "brake", "battary" and the amber "tail light flasher" light flicker on and off in unison. What causes this? They flicker almost as if there is a short of somesort. Is it an error condition, short, or even related to some other electrical device (such as alarm) on the car?

Thanks

 

[mattjk]

alternator is starting to die.

go to autozone and get it tested right away, before you get stranded somewhere.

 

[TurboWarrior]

I think you are overcharging. Get another alternator quick or get it rebuilt. Don't drive it too much.

 

[bowsercake]

if you have to get a new one, i think the 90-91 MR2 alternator is very similar but puts out a lot more amps for near the same price. searching should give more info.

 

[plaaya69]

Check out ebaymotors you can get a 130 AMP alternator for about $90-$120 shipped for a Supra or you can get the stock alternator which is 70 AMP for a N/A and 80 AMP for a turbo Supra.

 

[Burntz]

Not to thread jack, but the light that has a car with .. the rear lights? wtf does that light mean? lol. Mines been on forever.

 

[TurboWarrior]

It means you have a burnt out bulb in the rear.

 

[Burntz]

wtf then, cuz i swear iv checked every single light on the car, because thats what i originally thought it meant.

 

[TurboWarrior]

have you checked brake and running lights? There is a possiblility the sensor is gone for it though.

 

[Burntz]

yea double checked the brakes, cuz right now i dont have plates on it, and didnt feel like giving cops another reason to pull me over lol. wheres the sensor at?

 

[TurboWarrior]

On my 89 its bolted just below the drivers side tail light. So you have to take off the interior in the trunk. just the moulded piece at the very rear of the car that covers the tail lights. Its a white box. Ive never had one fail i don't know how to diagnose it. Im sure thats on the forum somewhere.