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Choke Light?

Old May 3, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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I was driving to work this morning when my choke light came on with a slight buzzing noise from under the console.Sounded like there was a bumble bee in there.

My volts were normal....everything worked as normal.I checked my connection at the alternator,checked the battery connection.Both were good.

Any ideas on what might cause this...or where I could check next?

Thanks Brian.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Not sure what caused it but there is a choke relay under your console. Mine did the same thing I replaced it and everything was back to normal.

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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Check the choke heater fuse, if it opens the choke rlay will pickup and turn on the light
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Old May 4, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Also try to have the alternator tested- you could have it all bolted down tight, but it could still be bad... your battery will make you think it's ok, b/c of the voltage meter, but soon it is going to die on you. I know- it happened to me damnit.

Oh yeah- and the choke light was on and making the same buzzing sound which you speak of... I replaced the alternator and it cured the problem. Good luck.
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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Thats true, if the diode trio grounds it will turn on the light and pick up the relay making it buzz
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Old May 7, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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So has the problem been fixed?
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