Alt Light addition

jwgreen

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Hey guys, I want to add an Alt light to my truck but it didn't come with one. I understand how to wire it in but I was wondering if there was a replacement graphic that I could switch out in the dash where either the 4X4 or CHOKE light is in the gauge?
 

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Does the truck have a working gauge? I ask because Volkswagen use to use a buzzer underdash when the buzzer went off it was to notify you to look at your gauges. Lots of people use to do the same with buggies a buzzer for oil pressure and a buzzer for charging. I do not know your goal,just throwing that out there. It's a real easy install.
 
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jwgreen

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Does the truck have a working gauge? I ask because Volkswagen use to use a buzzer underpass when the buzzer went off it was to notify you to look at your gauges. Lots of people use to do the same with buggies a buzzer for oil pressure and a buzzer for charging. I do not know your goal,just throwing that out there. It's a real easy install.
Ricko, Yes has a working gauge but was just wanting to add and idiot light as my brother doesn't pay attention to anything. I hooked up a buzzer for the headlights so that he won't leave them on but was just wanting a clean neat looking light for the alt. Didn't know if anyone out there made them as I couldn't find them with a google search. Thanks for your reply.
 

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I really don't see how an alternator light will save you from your brother's issues with not paying attention.. Poor charging on the alternator is a minor problem compared to low oil pressure or an overheating engine, and there are no idiot lights for those issues if you have a truck with gauges.
 

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