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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: 48flyer on 2015-08-05 09:14

Title: Gen Light / Battery drain ???
Post by: 48flyer on 2015-08-05 09:14
OK, I need a bit of advice about a generator electrical system.
My generator light stays on when the car is running.
I put a  meter on the voltage regulator, Gen output and ground, and the generator is putting out/charging.
There are no issues driving, ignition, lights, etc.
When the car sits in the garage for more than a couple of days, the battery is dead, I can charge it up, and go and everything works as it should, except the Gen light stays on. I have a battery disconnect and have been shutting it off to keep the battery from going dead but Id like to fix it correctly.
Any ideas on trouble shooting?
Thanks
Title: Re: Gen Light / Battery drain ???
Post by: Kenny on 2015-08-05 19:38
I am not at home with my shop manual but I am pretty sure you have one of the relays stuck on the voltage regulator.  That's were I would check first.
Title: Re: Gen Light / Battery drain ???
Post by: BWhitmore on 2015-08-05 22:08
Yes, pull the cover off the regulator and see if any of the regulator points are stuck together.