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Re: Ignition warning lamp

To: j4loucks@student.business.uwo.ca, british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ignition warning lamp
From: "TeriAnn Wakeman" <twakeman@apple.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 93 16:08:08 -0800
In message <kR81ec1w165w@sms.business.uwo.ca> John Loucks writes:
> Hey fellow SOL,
> 
> The ignition lamp on my '75 MG Midget comes on when I touch the brakes, and 
> blinks when I use the direction signals. It usually has a dim glow on a 
> constant basis and sometimes it goes out completely (but not often). Do I 
> have 
> a short in my electrics? If so, where is the best place to start looking?
> 
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Well i've had these symptoms in my BGT.  It was the alternator not really 
charging.  I suspect your alternator has a regulator built in.  If it is I think
it is time for a new rebuilt alternator.  If the regulator is separate, try 
replacing the regulator.

TeriAnn




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