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GENERATOR fault finding

A.Red light on dash does not light with ignition switched on

1.Discharge Battery
2.Defective Battery
3.Bulb burnt out
4. Loose or corroded battery terminals
5.Loose or Broken cables
6.Defective ignition-starter switch
7. Poor contact between generator brushes & commutator

1.Charge Battery
2.Replace Battery
3.Replace bulb
4.Tighten or replace terminals
5.Tighten or replace cables
5.Replace switch
6.Replace brushes. If necessary replace brush springs

B.Red light on dash does not go out or flickers when engine rpm is increased

1.Loose or broken fan belt

2. Regulator defective
3.Positive lead loose or broken
4. Generator defective
5.Commutator grafted

1.Adjust tension or replace belt
2. Replace regulator
3.Tighten connection or replace lead
4. Repair generator
5. Clean Commutator

C. Red light on dash goes out only on high rpm

1.Generator faulty .
2.Regulator faulty.

1.Repair Generator .
2.Replace Regulator .

D.Red light on dash stays on with ignition switched off 1.Cut-out points sticking Replace regulator

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