[DeTomaso] Dashboard Generator Light Stays On
Larry - Ohio Time Corp
larry at ohiotimecorp.com
Fri Jun 15 08:38:45 EDT 2012
<< be to the RIGHT of center>>
So Barry you are telling me all things are good when on the right?
Hmmmmmm...
Larry (leans) - Cleveland
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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of B. Seib
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:47 PM
To: Drew, Mike; DetomasoList; adrmprince at aol.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Dashboard Generator Light Stays On
My MISTAKE:
The ammeter needle should be to the RIGHT of center at least a little bit,
even if the battery is fully charged; a lot if it isn't.
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From: B. Seib [mailto:oldwheel at shaw.ca]
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:45 PM
To: Drew, Mike; DetomasoList; adrmprince at aol.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Dashboard Generator Light Stays On
If you have the original ammeter in working condition, you should be able to
see if the alternator is charging the battery or not. At 2-3000 RPM, it
should not be showing a discharge (in the minus zone to the left of center)
with normal electrical loads. If it is, something is wrong with the wiring
or the charging system...or the battery has shorted cells. The ammeter
needle should be to the RIGHT of center at least a little bit, even if the
battery is fully charged; a lot if it isn't.
Give us some more feedback.
Alternators are AC generators (alternating current as opposed to DC
generators. Strictly speaking, they are both generators of electricity, but
many automotive people tend to identify a generator as a only producer of
direct current.
Barry
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Rue adrmprince at aol.com
Thu Jun 14 19:47:35 CDT 2012
Hi Guys,
Maybe someone in the club can tell me what steps to take:.....my generator
light in the console is staying on---can anyone tell me what steps to take
before pulling the generator----or any helpful hints...
I have not been able to access the archives.
Thanks to all,
Rue M. Prince
#3719
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