[DMCForum] Re: Alternator Charging Issue
    
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[DMCForum] Re: Alternator Charging Issue
- From: "EJ Chambers" <marmieej@xxxxxxxxx>
 
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:27:06 -0000
 
There is no other reason the bulb would not be lighting up when
turning key to ON position?
--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxx>
wrote:
>
> Strangely, that's how it works.  The light bulb is an integral part of
> the charging circuit, so if it is burnt out, the alternator will not
> charge.  It's like that on a large number of vehicles.
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> -Dave
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> Hello:
> 
> I am in process of doing the final steps for my car's upgrade. Today,
> got the car idling and noticed the alternator was not charging.
> Further testing showed that the battery light does not come on when
> you turn the key. The battery light had been working previous to today
> when I was turning key over and cracking the car.
> 
> Obvious reason is the bulb could be burned out. Are there any other
> reasons? If the alternator is shot, would that cause the battery light
> not to come on?
> 
> Thanks!
> Ej
> 4475
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