Battery light on

[DougLD]

Hi All
I bought my Brothers 89 Raingie a few years back ever since i bought it the generator light has been on have not had a flat battery or replaced it.
The modifications that have been done to the Rangie are original motor replaced with a warm 4.6 with its electronics. Someone said it could be a diode reversed but where. the only thing that bugs me is that the light is on all the time I drive it.
Regards
Doug

[justinc]

Yes a diode is the likely culprit, the rectifier will require replacement but depending on the model /type of alternator(Could be Lucas or Marelli), the cost could be 50% of the replacement cost of the whole unit. Best do some research/ quotes etc.

JC

[2_door]

I would probably take the bulb out :eek: as a short gap measure and then look into it when funds/time allow

[justinc]

I would probably take the bulb out :eek: as a short gap measure and then look into it when funds/time allow

:eek: That will stop it charging for sure, as the bulb is part of the exciter circuit:D

Hey CSA boy, I'm off to look at a free Rangie tomorrow morning, I'll buzz you if it is worthwhile if you want?

JC

[2_door]

:eek: That will stop it charging for sure, as the bulb is part of the exciter circuit:D

Hey CSA boy, I'm off to look at a free Rangie tomorrow morning, I'll buzz you if it is worthwhile if you want?

JC

1. oops :eek: better not take it out then

2. yeah, right, have you got a spare room......call me anyway :angel:

[justinc]

1. oops :eek: better not take it out then

2. yeah, right, have you got a spare room......call me anyway :angel:

No probs, plenty of room at the workshop, kitchen, shower, toilet, internet access, heated office, hoists, compressor, tools etc etc .

Only $750/ week plus parts etc.:p:p:p

I'll let you know if it is a good'un.

JC

[2_door]

No probs, plenty of room at the workshop, kitchen, shower, toilet, internet access, heated office, hoists, compressor, tools etc etc .

Only $750/ week plus parts etc.:p:p:p

I'll let you know if it is a good'un.

JC

done deal, be there tomorrow ;)

sorry for the hijack :angel::angel::angel:

[justinc]

Yeah, sorry Doug for the hijack:eek:

BTW, if you can let me know the model of your alternator, I may have a spare you can canibalise..

JC