I got an 82 rabbit to day and we tried to start it but the light stayed on for 5 mins so we pull started it then i drove it 200 miles with the light on. will this have hurt anything? after i drove about 60 miles the batt light came on. but f (it was real dim) after another 30 miles it goes off. then after another 30 back on again then stayed the rest of the trip any help??
Weird problem. I know the batt light stays on after starting until I step on the gas a bit to make it go away. I would think it is a charging problem. Best way to find out is to install a voltage gauge between the alternator and the battery (I think the wire goes through the starter)
Or maybe something simple like a bad ground, or corroded wire? i