But, a few months ago, I had a bad alternator, and my red ignition light
didn't go on. (No, that would have been too easy!)
Laura G. and Nigel
-----Original Message-----
From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
To: Joe Whalley <jw@mail09.mitre.org>
Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Monday, September 21, 1998 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: Red ignition light meaning
>Joe, me thinks you have been visited by the Prince of Darkness. Your
alternator
>is likely fried (assuming the battery is OK). Check the charging rate by
>conecting a voltmeter across the battery while the engine is running. You
should
>see about 14 volts. If the you have something like 12 or 12.5 volts, the
>alternator is not working. The problem could be sue to bad diodes or bad
>regulator. The VTR web pages have a very good description of how
alternators
>work and specifically how to fix Lucas units. Good stuff to read.
>
>Vic Whitmore
>76 Spitfire
>Thornhill, Ontario
>
>Joe Whalley wrote:
>>
>> I drove into work today, and noticed my Ignition light glowing red. I'm
not
>> sure if it's been on in the past, as it was only dark enough to see it
this AM.
>> I recall this means charging problem - is that right? Any suggestions on
what
>> to check? The battery is about 1 year old. Car starts fine (so far)
>>
>> Joe Whalley
>> 781-271-8386
>> jw@mitre.org
>> pager 800-698-0973
>
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