Re: Ignition light stays on

[Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>]

David Wilkinson wrote:
> 
> Can anyone tell me why the little red ignition "idiot" light on my 80 B
> would stay on when the key is off and all power is off. Doesn't come or
> stay on when the car is running. Happened from one day to the next - no
> changes made by me. Thanks
> David Wilkinson
> Faculty
> Edmonds Community College (Seattle)
> 206-640-1722

This can be caused by a short-circuit diode in the alternator.

PaulH.