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Generator light
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:38 pm
by scoob
Hello,
As previously mentioned I have just got my MM van going after 15 yrs of storage.
I have now got the enginge running sweetly but the generator light remains on even though the generator is producing power.
Has anyone got some ideas about where to look next?
Cheers Scott
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:54 pm
by alex_holden
Try cleaning the contacts in the voltage regulator box.
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:34 pm
by scoob
Now that would be the black box on the fire wall?
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:36 pm
by scoob
Ps Congratulations for passing 2000 posts
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:45 pm
by bigginger
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Oh, and yes, that's the one - I assume Alex doesn't mean the small one in the dash, though I can't be certain
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:53 am
by alex_holden
Yes, that's right. As you're looking at the box with the lid off, the right-hand pair of contacts is supposed to cut in when you rev the engine high enough for it to start charging, and the left hand pair cuts out very slightly to limit the voltage and/or generator current. If either of them has corroded in storage it can cause charging problems.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:55 am
by Leo
Scott
This is a problem I have encountered many times, usually after a vehicle has been left stored for a while in damp or very cold conditions.
Use very fine sandpaper to lightly clean the contacts and all should be well
Leo
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:38 pm
by 8009STEVE
Use very fine sandpaper to lightly clean the contacts
Or borrow the wife's emery board ( the one she uses for her nails)