Sounds like diode(s), and depending which ones and whether they are short or
open it can charge relatively normally except it max load will be greatly
reduced.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2000 9:39 PM
Subject: Alternator Question - igntion light
> Hi Folks,
>
> Again - help please from the list.
>
> Just back from my 84 mile commute with the ignition light on - first
> time I have seen this - It is dim until you rev up - then it gets
> brighter - brighter with lights on at speed - but drop the revs even
> with the lights on and it gets dim!
>
> New alternator?
>
> Advice as always much appreciated
>
> David
>
> MGB GT 1973
> --
> Dr David M McNaughton
> Haddington East Lothian
> Radio GM8 KOF
>
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