My brake and charge lights come on at the same time when the engine is running. What does that mean?
If the brake and charge lights come on during revving of the engine then it’s a sign that the carbon alternator brushes require replacing as this is the mileage for them to wear out. In alternators the brushes wear out on average every 140-170 000 miles where on the dashboard the brake & charge light both come on at the same time. About half of the auto electric shops in your local yellow pages sell carbon alternator brushes and copper solenoid starter contacts for about $5/pair.Another way to verify that the alternator is not charging is while the engine is running bring a metal screwdriver or any metal object near the alternator and if the alternator is working properly then it should act like a magnet and grab the screwdriver. For carbon brushes R&R: http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/ http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/afertig/88/alternatorbrushes.htm http://perso.wanadoo.fr/adherence.4×4/alternateur_kzj.htm http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.p
