Chimaera Dash warning lights Question

[MPETT]

I have an aftermarket dash. Its an aluminium finish type. There are three leds between the rev and speedo. Red at the top, a yellow one and then a red at the bottom. The bottom one is the battery light. I know becasue it comes on when all the lights are one and the fan is on maximum. I probably could do with reconditioning the alternator! The others are a mystery. However the top red light came on this morning. Can someone tell me what this is and should I be worried? It came on, then went off then came back on whilst I was sitting in a short queue before arriving at work.
Cheers,
Martin

[K4TRV]

On my '93 model, (so many variants) that LED is the alarm. On early models activated by the key in the door locks, sometimes later alarms fitted with remotes.

Yellow LED should be your oil pressure warning.

Low batt voltage can trigger the alarm LED to come on. Re-set the remote or use the key depending on your alarm.

Trev

[spend]

Mine were similar, but the ign/alt at the top, oil in the middle and alarm at the bottom. We discussed this a few years ago and never really came to a conclusion whether they all left the factory in the same order, or some had been swapped around in service.

It does sound as though you are not getting charge though, before blaming the alt, quick checks on the fan belt, alt + battery connections and earths would be prudent. You can get all the bits to rebuild your alt, and this may be easier than getting hold of one that has the same 'orientation'.

You can rig up your own voltmeter by connecting a multimeter to the cig lighter socket if you are in any doubt about the charging.

[poorpeet]

Right. just dug out the original TVR hand book for my 93 4 litre.
According to that:
Top is Ignition warning light.
Middle is the alarm
Bottom is the oil pressure warning

[thegman]

Sure you haven't rigged it up to your ICE warning!!!