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10-18-2005, 02:48 PM
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alternator light flickers
at random times, under random conditions, and for random duration, the yellow alternator light on the dash will flicker on/off. I have noticed that occasionally (again, with random frequency) when I step on the brakes, the light will come on, until I step off the brake.
this is in an 85 300dt. any help would be greatly appreciated. you guys are benz wizards. 
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10-18-2005, 03:02 PM
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I've rarely seen intermittent behavior associated with my alternator indicator (which is red, BTW). However, my brake pad indicator (which is yellow/amber) has behaved just as you described with respect to brake pedal application. If your indicator has a circle with some lines outside of it, rather than a auto battery symbol, I think it's time to change your front brake pads.
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#3
10-18-2005, 03:21 PM
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Your alternator brushes are in that random noisy region between good and bad. If it's like mine they are part of the regulator and cheep and easy to replace.
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10-18-2005, 03:35 PM
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I agree with Pete, if it's a yellow light with a round symbol, it's your brake wear indicator. It will light when you apply the brakes if your front pads are worn enough. There is no indication for your rear brakes.
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#5
10-19-2005, 01:54 PM
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ok. i confess total ignorance. it is the yellow light. sorry about that. brake pads, i can handle. thanks again for your help.
tyler
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10-19-2005, 02:04 PM
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Glad to hear it. Pads are easy. So are rotors. Don't be an ignoramus like I was assuming the rotors could last a little longer and I'd need all sorts of special stuff to change them. You can get terrific NEW bolt on rotors for like $40, and it can make a huge difference. - but if they are fine of course, leave them.
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