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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:47 pm 
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Guys, as title says the ignition light is staying on whilst driving...... is it a wiring problem, or something more sinister (Alternator :shock: )

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My money is on the alternator, (or the V regulator if it's the early 15AC with separate reg so beloved by S owners...)
Could just be slip ring brushes- if so it's a cheap easy fix on `most' Lucas alternators. :wink:

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Doc.... whereabouts is the V Regulator in the engine :oops:

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O dear it's Spreading

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I`d just check that the fan belt is actually still on there first,,,

If it is,,,then look at the wiring or altinator for faults

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Doc.... whereabouts is the V Regulator in the engine :oops:

With a 15AC alternator it's on the RH inner guard, a square box about fag packet size.
On all the ones since (ie Clubbie ones) it's inside the alternator. More reliable.
:idea: Get a spare (good) alternator- it's a handy thing to have if you drive a Mini.. :lol:

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TheMiniMan wrote:
I`d just check that the fan belt is actually still on there first,,,


Ha haaaaa....take that you hack...

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drmini in aust wrote:
:idea: Get a spare (good) alternator- it's a handy thing to have if you drive a Mini.. :lol:

Very good advice. Been stuck on the side of the road with a seized alternator which snapped the belt. all in the middle of nowhere well ok kempsey that added an extra 5hrs to my 12hr trip

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Problem when checked this arvo was intermittent..... changed the V Regulator and the problem seems to have disappeared :? ........ hopefully that was the cure :?

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