Hmmm, that's an interesting one. If the warning light isn't working one
wouldn't notice if the alternator/dynamo had failed, and hence the battery
would eventually run down, and therefore the car wouldn't start. However
the failed lamp on its own doesn't prevent starting. It might, just might,
prevent the alternator from charging, but then only an idiot drives round
with a failed ignition warning lamp.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Skye Poier <skye@ffwd.cx>
To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 1:45 AM
Subject: Re: Problem with starter motor?
> Have you checked to see if the ignition warning light is burnt out? I
> don't have a wiring diagram handy but I seem to remember that in some
> cases if this bulb is burnt out your car won't start (great design!)
>
> Skye
>
>
> Word on the street is that John Middlesworth said:
> > I need help analyzing a problem. My 72 MGB suddenly refuses to start.
I
> > can hear the fuel pump working and (perhaps) a single click from the
starter
> > solenoid, but not a bit of movement of the flywheel. Here are the
relevant
> > facts:
> > 1. The headlights are bright enough to indicate a good charge on the
> > battery.
> > 2. The red ignition light on the dash which normally lights up when the
car
> > is starting never lights.
> > 3. In attempting to remove the starter motor I accidently hit a live
wire
> > (battery not properly disconnected) and heard the starter gear whirl
around,
> > so the motor's not entirely dead.
> >
> > Does it sound like I need a new motor, or perhaps a new solenoid, or
should
> > I check something else?
> >
> > John Middlesworth
>
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