Lights in instrument panel are on while driving. Having problems with battery drain. Saw smoke from area near alternator. Had problems with clogged flame trap. Replaced. Any suggestions on what the problem could be. Would appreciate any help.

Thanks in advance.

Which lights? What year is your 850?

If it is just the alternator light, looks like a battery, and there was smoke coming from the alternator, then I would take a wild guess that you need a new alternator. Or one from a junk yard.

If you have a 1994 or 1995, check the codes in the diagnostic boxes. Otherwise, stop by an Autozone and have the guys there read your engine codes.

Klaus
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1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi

Thanks Klaus, it's a 95 850 non-turbo. All of the lights except one or two are lit while driving. Looking into problem further. Replacing the positive battery cable at the moment.

Thanks again,

Choge1

Multiple warning lights is an odd symptom. Try wiggling the key around while your car is running, see if that changes things.

I suspect the electrical portion of your ignition switch.
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'96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '95 855, '95 854, the first three are mine, heh, heh, 415,000 miles put on 9 bricks