With this newest alternator, the dash light is coming on when the key is turned. I had heard about the bulb and tried changing it back on alternator number two. With my newest changeout it now comes on normally and turns off when the car starts. I did forget to mention that when the charge begins to...

Hello! I am the owner of a 1986 240 GL wagon. Recently, the alternator in it died and was replaced by me with one from an autozone. It, too, ended up not working and draining the battery. Since it was under warrently, I traded it for a newer alternator and also bought a brand new battery. The second...