johnwilders
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| posted on 18/10/11 at 10:02 PM |
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alternator warning lamp
I’m building a Kent powered locost with a lucus alternator, I put a diode in line to stop the lamp glowing when running but it still glows. Could it
be a duff diode, or the wrong rating. I cant remember what rating it is & its buried up behind the dash. Can I just whack another one in line in
the engine bay alternator loom & if so what rating should it be
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Macbeast
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| posted on 19/10/11 at 05:22 AM |
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You shouldn't need any diode to stop it glowing. It should go out when the alternator output voltage rises to equal the battery voltage, which
should be the same as the alternator output voltage when the engine is running.
First check should be a voltmeter across the battery terminals. It should read about 12-13V when the engine is not running and should rise a bit once
it's running. If it doesn't the alternator is suspect,or your wiring is. HTH
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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