On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, Lawrence Schilling wrote:
> The ignition light on the dashboard of my '73 Stag is staying on after the
> ignition is turned off and the key removed. Of course this killed my
> battery overnight. Does anyone know if this is symtomatic of anything or
> just a short or what??? Any suggestions on what I should do about it????
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> * Lawrence Schilling *
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> * lchillin@siu.edu *
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WAG: it's something in the regulator (which I'll guess is built into the
alternator on a Stag). I had a similar problem once on a Mk.3 Spit; one
of the contacts on the regulator (gen. equipped car in this case) had
"welded" itself closed. Charging system was fine otherwise.
Short term solution: disconnect the battery. Longer-term solution: new
regulator. Maybe you could unplug the alternator when leaving the car
until you get a chance to have it checked?
Just my 2 amps worth....
--Andy
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