Bill, When you replaced the new unit with the old there is a wiring modification. Did you do the modification properly? DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: ToniLFHS98@xxxx > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Electrical problem > Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:27 PM > > To all: > I need help to diagnose the problem with the charging circuit on my 81 D. My > ignition light stays on and my voltage meter indicated 11 volts and dropping. > Since I have the original Ducellier alternator, I automatically assume that > the alternator has gone bad and promptly ordered a replacement from PJ Grady. > This morning after I replaced the alternator, the same problem remains. Now > I am at a lost as to what's wrong. > The problem with the ignition light started shortly after I have the A/C > recharged with 2.5lbs of R-12 and now the A/C works beautifully. Could it be > a defective replacement alternator? > Thanks in advance for any info that can help solve the problem. > Bill