Flicking choke light @ idle

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Apr 14, 2001 | 08:10 PM

F-B0DYCAMAR0_83

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Flicking choke light @ idle

I just pick up a 83 camaro and put about 500 miles on it...it has been sitting for a while. The car has a 305 4 barrel and about 129,000 miles on it. It seems to idle fine but now the choke light flicks on and off and the module under the dash clicks....and ideas??? Please Help

Apr 14, 2001 | 08:31 PM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Sounds like low alternator output to me.

Apr 14, 2001 | 08:32 PM

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yeah check to see if the belt is tight and for a bad altanator

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Apr 14, 2001 | 09:08 PM

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From: Saskatchewan, Canada

Car: 1986 Z28

Engine: 305

Transmission: 700-R4

Let me guess...it flickers and buzzes around 1200 RPM, right? You're not the only one that's had this problem. It's supposed to mean bad alternator, but mine seems fine. My solution: get a stereo. Turn it up and forget about the damn light.