[TR] TR3 Amp Gauge

[greg at gelhar.com]

Generator or altenator?


> I'm sorry - it was too early this morning....
>
> What I mean is that the indicator light stays on.   The battery is fully
> charged.   With the car running and nothing causing a discharge, the light
> stays on and the amp gauge is at 0.
>
> Carl
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: greg at gelhar.com [mailto:greg at gelhar.com]
> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 10:48 AM
> To: cfmtr3a at verizon.net
> Cc: Triumph Mail List
> Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Amp Gauge
>
> I'm not sure what you refer to as "on" but it sounds as if you gauge is
> working correctly. When the key is turned on, the ignition coil and any
> accessories left on wil register as a discharge because power is only
> provided by the battery. After the engine has started, the generator will
> supply the power and any excess curent will recharge the battery and show
> as
> a charge on the amp gauge. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
> amp
> gauge will be near zero.
>
> Greg G.
> Osseo, MN
>
>
>> Could someone remind me of the function of the amp gauge /indicator
> light/?  Mine stays
>> on whenever the key is on.  ISTR that it should only be on when the
>> system
> is
>> either charging or discharging but not sure.   If mine is not
>> functioning
>> correctly  - what is the likely reason?  Do I have the wires attached
>> to the wrong terminal?  I know I could just try it, but would rather
>> not play 'what if'.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Carl
>>
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