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From: Scott & Michelle <mcjsr@talstar.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: Idiot light
> Hello MG Gurus,
>
> I have been away from the list for a while, and I must say I am enjoying
my
> 75 rubber B. I do have a problem though. When the car is turned off, and I
> remove the key, the red warning light *low charge??* comes on and stays,
> even if the key is removed. The light is off while the car is running, and
> is off when I turn the key to the III position, *or just before you turn
it
> all the way to activate the starter*.
> Any clues as to the situation???
>
> Anyone........Anyone......Anyone???????
>
> Scott
> Florida
>
Scott-
I have had this problem before. There is probably a fault in the regulator
of your alternater, and you will probably find that the regulator has been
replaced with a non- Lucas part that fails in this strange way. Disconnect
the alternator or you will run the battery down. Good luck. Matt
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