Electrical Problem.

[Eric Hope]

Seeing that I have been a member of this list for almost as long as I've had my SE-R (going on 21yrs!), I know I can get a better clue to my problem knowing who is on here. Put us all together and we've been there/done that!

So here's the deal. My 91 started having a weird electrical problem. The alternator will not start charging unless I give a quick hit to the throttle to 3k rpm and then it starts working like normal. That sounds like the diode in the alternator has gone bad, so what. 

Here's the weird thing, at about the same time I started having alternator issues the RPM gauge, A/C blower motor, fuel gauge, turning signals as well as all the ignition lights stopped working. I checked the ignition switch, grounds and fuses and they all look good but won't work when the alternator is charging at 14.1V. This car is 100% stock except for the aftermarket alarm which was installed long, long ago. I know electrical problems can be a pain, but with all those instruments going out at the same time means its one problem, I just can't find it. I plan on changing the alternator this weekend but doubt that will fix this issue.

Anyone have a clue? I have searched all the popular areas.

Please CC me when replying, I'm still on the digest!

Eric in FL