Defective regulator and/or diodes and or short. I'm not familiar with your
car but if you have a mechanical voltage regulator, it's probably stuck.
Otherwise, the problem is probably internal to the alternator. If the
regulator is external, you can test it and the alternator by jumping certain
terminals. I can't rememember the procedure but the test is in most auto
books.
Stephen I. Early
Portfolio Conversions
Technology Sector-MBNA America
302.457.4788
800.441.7048 x74788
stephen.early@mbna.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Riesinger, James A. DOC [mailto:James.Riesinger@doc.state.wi.us]
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 13:39
To: 'Bricklin@autox.team.net'
Subject: Electrical question
Not a Bricklin question but. I have a 1970 Buick Electra and all
of a sudden now when I shut it off the Generator light stays on. If I start
the car and run it a split second sometimes once sometimes twice then the
light will go out . Any ideas on the cause or cure would be appreciated.
74 Bricklin
75 Bricklin
70 Buick Electra 225
63 CJ 5
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