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red light on
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:46 pm
by ros
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
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:53 pm
by bigginger
It means that the battery isn't being charged. Should go out (or maybe flicker dimly at idle) when the engine is running.
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:55 pm
by ros
I thanks, it has been raining in north yorkshire, and he has just started not turning over straight away, so thanks for that x
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:57 pm
by ros
only problem is I took it on the road for 5 miles, and the light was still solid on red?? no flickering??
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:58 pm
by bigginger
A pleasure. Somebody will probably be along soon to pick holes in my answer
I'll move this to electrical while I'm here
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:59 pm
by ros
tell me YOU don't drive that poor clown looking thing do you!!!
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:33 pm
by bigginger
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.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:51 pm
by bmcecosse
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.