Greg,
Take it down to your local chain auto parts store and have them test.
It typically is free. If it tests bad, ask them if they have a lifetime
warranty replacement. If they do, you won't have to spend another dime
on the thing. (But be sure to keep the paperwork)
Joe
Growe58@aol.com wrote:
>
> After months of glowing dimly, the alternator light is now brightly shining.
> The funny thing is that the battery isn't running down at all. There doesn't
> seem to be any short from the light to the alternator, so I am assuming an
> internal fault. Shamefully, particularly for a long time LBC owner, I have no
> electrical test equipment. My questions are:
>
> - Is this likely something easy to fix?
>
> - If not, can I hook up an ammeter gauge to measure charging? Will it work
> with the light shorted? (if that's what in fact happened)
>
> - Will the light continue to provide the necessary "excitement" to initialize
> the alternator in this condition?
>
> My frugality rebels at the thought of replacing an alternator that IS charging
> because of a dysfunctional warning light. :)
>
> THANKS as always!
>
> -Greg
>
> 78 Spit
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