well the alternator is going in on Friday to have the diodes checked out. a sparky thinks it's a diode with a problem as lately the light is of and the second there is a load drawn the light comes on. i also found a site which explains how to bypass the PCM regulator. the only problem will be is that the check light will permanently burn. hope its just a diode. he is going to mod some brushes and fit them anyway while he is busy.