23-10-2015, 08:46 AM
The "Dummy light " or" idiot light" is the ignition warning light on a car. We had a car and the bulb was loose in it mounting which then stopped the alternator from charging. We were going home and the engine stopped for no apparent reason. When I tried to start the engine the battery was completely flat, no ignition warning light of course. Fortunately for us a neighbour saw us and stopped, he had a strong rope in his boot and gave us a tow home, just about a mile. After charging the battery the engine started, no ignition warning light , I checked the alternator, no output . I was a bit confused and then started to check the rest of the charging circuit and it was then I discovered the loose bulb. What a job to remove the dash to gain access to a simple bulb. The manual said you had to remove the steering wheel, with all that entailed. I managed without removing the steering wheel as so many controls are mounted on the steering wheel.
Finally I've done a few jobs on my friend boats and notice all their alternator are battery sensed. Ted
Finally I've done a few jobs on my friend boats and notice all their alternator are battery sensed. Ted
