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1. [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Henri Lefebvre" <71mgbgt@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:10:01 -0600; During the weekend the Ignition light on my 71 MGB GT has started showing a light glow all the time, at all engine speeds. Is it time for an Alternator rebuild? Henri 1971 MGB GT ____________________; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00112.html (7,239 bytes)
2. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Frank" <frankk@intap.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:12:41 -0400; _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00113.html (7,763 bytes)
3. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: palte@gmx.net; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:23:13 +0200; If the light is glowing only slightly, one of the diodes may have gone and then the rectifier pack has to be replaced. This is not really a DIY job, but then it is not that urgent. If the light stay; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00114.html (7,875 bytes)
4. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:26:58 -0500; similar vein - sometimes my light goes on, generally at idle, then goes away once i rev the engine or get going. should i worry? -- Original Message -- From: <palte@gmx.net> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00115.html (8,224 bytes)
5. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:34:56 +0100; Depends. It can indicate a high resistance connection between the alternator and the ignition, this should be eliminated as a cause first. Measure the voltage to a known good ground on the brown at t; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00116.html (9,122 bytes)
6. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:55:34 +0100; Always be concerned when your car does something it doesn't usually, it is warning you. Ignore it and it will eventually fail completely, usually most inconveniently, and then *you* will be cussing t; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00117.html (7,264 bytes)
7. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: The Roxter <rocknatural@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:23:44 -0500; Make sure the belt is tight before you start on the alto. -The Roxter -- _______________________________________________ Edit your replies Mgs@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mg; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00119.html (7,810 bytes)
8. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:32:25 +0200; My 71 GT had the same and besides the brushes and the diode pack, the rings had to be replaced, whereto the brushes are making contact to. Bit more work - I had it done by a specialist - I needed mor; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00120.html (8,883 bytes)
9. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:36:44 +0200; Yes, looks like the diodes are becoming shot - or brushes. What comes more risky: after having this symptom first, the problem became worse and the diode pack created a leak when the engine was shut; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00121.html (9,602 bytes)
10. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Bob Donahue" <bobmgtd@insightbb.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:11:53 -0400; The ignition light on my '71 has been low-glowing for years. I get a solid 14 volts with the headlights and blower on, so I figure the alternator is working fine. The car has a maintenance free batte; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00128.html (9,418 bytes)
11. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:41:39 +0100; These batteries may *need* a slightly higher charging voltage, but with a standard alternator they aren't going to get it. Standard battery voltage is 12.8v, standard alternator voltage is 14.5v. But; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00129.html (9,534 bytes)
12. Re: [Mgs] Ignition light always on, low glow (score: 1): Author: David Breneman <david_breneman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:11:05 -0700 (PDT); There may be something to that. A few years ago, when my grandmother passed away, I drove her 73 Cadillac from her winter place in Palm Springs to her home near Tacoma. Driving a car that, for the pr; /html/mgs/2007-09/msg00130.html (9,193 bytes)

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