When I turn the ignition on the warning lamp doesn't illuminate, I have checked the bulb and wiring by disconnecting the plug from the alternator and grounding the small terminal and everything is OK that way.
The alternator is brand new and the other two terminals (brown and brown/blue) are connected to the solenoid terminal.
What else can I try?
There is some resistance between the terminal on the alternator body and earth, I expected some but maybe there's too much? Does an alternator need time to 'bed in'?
Ignition Warning Lamp
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GraemeC
, Oct 20 2006 02:11 PM
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GraemeC
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Posted 20 October 2006 - 02:11 PM
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Posted 20 October 2006 - 02:17 PM
Could try doing a link earth direct to the body of the alternator, but I doubt that's the problem.
I suspect it is an alternator fault?
I suspect it is an alternator fault?
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Posted 21 October 2006 - 07:12 AM
Tried that, and there is good continuity between alternator body and earth. Strange one - could be a dodgy alternator but I hope not!
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Posted 22 October 2006 - 09:15 PM
When I turn the ignition on the warning lamp doesn't illuminate, I have checked the bulb and wiring by disconnecting the plug from the alternator and grounding the small terminal and everything is OK that way.
do you mean you get the light on when you tested it??
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Posted 23 October 2006 - 07:40 AM
Yes.
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