Remco wrote:
> If you see appreciably less than 14.5 volts, the alternator, battery or
> wires/ground between is suspect. In that case, the car may leave you
> stranded while getting it to your repair place since your battery is
> truly not being charged. In that case, I am not sure how that would
> cause the other lights to be lit, though. (depends on how they
> implemented these lights)

One more thing (might be obvious, but just in case):
if you don't see 14.5V while running: check the alternator belt as
well. Perhaps yours snapped or is slipping.