> Date: Sun, 01 Jun 1997 10:27:29 -0400
> From: Bob De Weese <bearlock@erols.com>
> Subject: Ignition light comes on
>
> I'd like to beg a boon of thee.
> Will comeone please answer my quetions, three...
>
>
> Took a ride last night and on the way home I noticed that the ign. light
> was very dimly lit at idle. When RPMs increased, it when out. Didn't I
> read somewhere that the light marked "Ignition" is the idiot light for
> the charging system?
>
> Before I dive into this, I thought I'd check here, first. Before I
> bought the car, about two months ago, it sat for over a year. With that
> being said, and if it _is_ in fact the charging system, do you think
> that the more likely culptet would be the alternator or the voltage
> regulator?
>
> Also, I'm planning on installing a REAL gauge for the charging system.
> Any suggestions on brand and mounting location?
>
> Bobby
> 77 MGB Raodster
>
Bobby,
I have the same situation, except after idling for a few seconds,
the light is usually on full bright. I accelerateaway from the stop
sign or traffic light, and when the rpms get to about 1700, the light
promptly winks out. I have had no starting/discharging problems.
The owner's manual for my '72 says that the light should be off at
all driving conditions ABOVE NORMAL IDLE. (emphasis mine). Seems to
me there's no real problem with the light flickering on at idle.
Just as long as it doesn't do it at normal cruising speed.
Scott Gardner
gardner@lwcomm.com
www.lwcomm.com/~gardner
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