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leeswesty - 21/7/12 at 07:01 PM

Hi all been having no luck getting ignition light to come but battery is charging 14.5 volts so i have done away with in off alternator and just run live and earth off oil light it goes out as soon as car starts so will it pass as ign light for iva thanks lee


minitici - 21/7/12 at 07:32 PM

Pretty sure that an ignition light is not an IVA requirement.


leeswesty - 21/7/12 at 07:43 PM

What about rev counter is that a required as cant do that as well just wont work ha d a shed full of it now doing my head in if there is any one around the cf post code that is good with car electrics and would like to help i will pay you to sort or point me in right direction be for i give up and sell it as i am missing my bike now and no toys to play with gutted


minitici - 21/7/12 at 07:49 PM

Nope - you don't need one of those either.


leeswesty - 21/7/12 at 07:57 PM

Good thanks for reply


snapper - 22/7/12 at 05:00 AM

Unit ion light provides a small load which initiates the alternator, usualy
Worth checking
You say you have 14+ volts sounds ok just be aware.


leeswesty - 22/7/12 at 06:43 AM

Beware of what i am not to good on electrics i am welder by trade so not a clue .