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Charge Light On - when ignition off ??!?!??

dickierees

dickierees

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Anyone understand why my '89 90 with a 2.5 petrol might suddenly decide to switch the charge/alternator warning light on - when the ignition is off ??? The light goes out when ignition turned and engine running !!! Going to leave it over night to see if it's a problem....but a little alarming !!

Any help welcome...and Happy NY.....

Rich
 
dickierees said:
Anyone understand why my '89 90 with a 2.5 petrol might suddenly decide to switch the charge/alternator warning light on - when the ignition is off ??? The light goes out when ignition turned and engine running !!! Going to leave it over night to see if it's a problem....but a little alarming !!

Any help welcome...and Happy NY.....

Rich
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Broken voltage regulator in the alternator? Cheap part, and simple to replace.
 
Marcus, thanks -- will nip to dunsfold tomorrow and see if they have one there......think that when they replaced the engine for me --- with this current one - they suggested that the alternator may need a bit of tlc......

cheers
rich.
 
If its the ignition switch, DO NOT under any circumstances get a Britpart one as ive had 2 scary experiences from them!

H
 
Had a similar problem with mine, cleaned up and rewired all the connections and has worked OK since. **touches wood***
 
thanks all - unfortunately didn't see these until today - and guess what --- battery flat but thankfully no fire.......going to jump start today and take down to Dunsfold LR A&E ! Will update with fix (hopefully cheap!)
 
now i had thought of a cut off switch !!!

i have noticed a smell occurring - just thought something may be running hot - but couldn't reliably find the source.....

anyway, got the old chap jump started and he made the 8 mile journey to DLR (i wish i had myown garage !! - and some basic skill)....so a bit of surgery tomorrow and hopefully all well (touch rust!).
 
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