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[TR] generator charging problems

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Subject: [TR] generator charging problems
From: Bob Rolfes <trbobtr@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:21:21 -0700 (PDT)
Here is a little problem I have never run into before.  I thought I would 
bounce it off the list members first before I get out the test meter and wiring 
diagrams.
   
  It all started with the generator light coming on while the engine was 
running in my 59 TR3a.  No big deal thinks I, so I changed the worn out brushes 
in the generator.  On starting and test drive everything ran fine and seemed to 
charge normal according to the lamp and positive amps on the meter.  But when I 
turned the car off, the generator lamp stayed on even with the key off and 
removed.  I then then restarted the car.  The lamp went off, but now there was 
no charging showing on the amp meter. 
   
  Now I have no charging and no generator lamp at anytime, on or off.  I am 
thinking voltage regulator problems, but I wanted to ask for comment before 
getting dirty again.
   
  Bob
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