mrrbearxd

Hello,
I have a 1991 Ls400
I was just about to head out of my house, and no more than 2 minutes of driving, I have noticed that my Break lights, Coolant Light, Temperature Light, Battery light turned on. The only thing that did not turn on was the Check engine light and traction light.

I have check all my fluid that is available and oil as well. Everything is all filled and nothing leaking on my drive way. Ive checked my breaks all still good.

It still cranks, idle normal. drive normal. but i dont want to risk it until i know what it may be.
My car is sitting pretty flush, and i have check all my wires, nothing was rubbing away, so i dont think it can my wiring under the fenders.

Any idea what the issue maybe or i should check to see if its the problem?
any suggestion would help greatly.

Thank you.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

That is quite the Christmas tree of lights. You'll need to plug the car in and get the codes. My first thought was the alternator has gone on permanent vacation.

LScowboyLS

click here for instructions on how to download the diagnostic codes!

Gene01

Perhaps it could also be the known problem with the trunk hinge wiring harness?

mrrbearxd

Hmm, maybe but it all works perfectly fine. Unless im misunderstanding the situation, any more details about that?

LScowboyLS

this is the rare case where it doesn't sound like the trunk hinge wiring breakage issue is the problem, as the only lights malfunctioning are inside the dash cluster

but his is the right year range, so wouldn't hurt to check, as it is likely soon to be an issue

did you download any diagnostic codes yet?

also take a voltage reading across the battery with car off, car on at idle, and car at 2000 rpm with headlights on and post back results here

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

check the hinge anyways.
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/lighting/bulbout.html

mrrbearxd

SOB, i found the problem! the problem was the alternator. GG it was plain and simple. the alternator went out on me.

LScowboyLS

LS400 alternators almost always go out due to a power steering leak, so be sure and check that and fix it or you will be buying another alternator in 6 months!