I just replaced the alternator and battery. I made sure to disconnect the battery before working on anything. The replacement was straight forward. It starts right up, is quiet and I can only assume holds a charge. Now, the dash warning lights don't come on like they used to. What's the deal? Usually, most of them stay lit when I turn the key to the "on" position. Then, when starting the car, they disappear.

But ever since the replacement, turning the key to the "on" position, some flash on, and the only lights that stay lit are the oil pressure and check engine. The other warning lights are nowhere to be found. What could have happened? How would I solve this? Does this matter? It just seems odd.

Thanks!

Most of the dash warning lights are grounded through the alternator field, and by doing so, provide power to the alternator field. Make sure the field wire is connected. If it is connected, disconnect it and ground (connect) it to the motor. If the warning lights turn on, the circuitry is good, and you have a problem with the alternator field.
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john

Thank you John! Basically I didn't even connect the wire. I connected the 'wire bundle hold down clamp' and forgot to connect the field wire. As soon as I connected the wire then the clamp and secured it, it went back to it's old self. All the warning lights now work! Rookie mistake. Thank you so much!!