red light on

Post by **ros** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:46 pm

hi, can someone tell me why the red light is on in my morris minor 1000, is says IGN ? before you start, no I am not blonde, and have a sneaky feeling is is something to do with IGNITION!! am i close!!! help. Cannot find the bloody manual when i need it!! and forgive me, a am a new owner

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:53 pm

It means that the battery isn't being charged. Should go out (or maybe flicker dimly at idle) when the engine is running.

Post by **ros** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:55 pm

I thanks, it has been raining in north yorkshire, and he has just started not turning over straight away, so thanks for that x

Post by **ros** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:57 pm

only problem is I took it on the road for 5 miles, and the light was still solid on red?? no flickering??

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:58 pm

A pleasure. Somebody will probably be along soon to pick holes in my answer

I'll move this to electrical while I'm here

Post by **ros** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:59 pm

tell me YOU don't drive that poor clown looking thing do you!!!

Post by **bigginger** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:33 pm

That one (well, they all are) is VERY off the road

I do intend to keep the multi coloured look though - I like it
Light still on - I'd better leave that to the 'experts'. AFAIK it DOES mean that the battery isn't charging though, and I don't want to point you in any wrong directions.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:51 pm

Could mean the fan belt has snapped (or v loose) - and the engine is overheating like mad. You need to get this checked out right away. And if it is just 'no charge' - then soon the battery will be flat and you will be stuck. If in the AA - call them out! Otherwise - take it to the local garage.