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Dynamo depression. Idea shortage.
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<blockquote data-quote="starbiscuit" data-source="post: 543134" data-attributes="member: 18416"><p>Yes, I tried the re-polarising before I tried changing the brushes.</p><p></p><p>In last-ditch desperation, I took off the generator wiring and the regulator and cleaned all the contacts with emery paper and then petrol.</p><p>I cleaned up the regulator mounting screw holes on the side of the wheel arch.</p><p>And I squeezed up all the spade connectors.</p><p></p><p>I put it all back together and after a brief flicker, the G light now goes out and stays out at idle.</p><p></p><p>Knowing that the output voltage is still quite low, I don't know how long this situation will last, or if it will sustain headlights *and* wipers, but it's working for now, which is a relief <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile I have ordered an alternator kit and hope to do a planned swap rather than an emergency one.</p><p></p><p>Thanks all for the advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="starbiscuit, post: 543134, member: 18416"] Yes, I tried the re-polarising before I tried changing the brushes. In last-ditch desperation, I took off the generator wiring and the regulator and cleaned all the contacts with emery paper and then petrol. I cleaned up the regulator mounting screw holes on the side of the wheel arch. And I squeezed up all the spade connectors. I put it all back together and after a brief flicker, the G light now goes out and stays out at idle. Knowing that the output voltage is still quite low, I don't know how long this situation will last, or if it will sustain headlights *and* wipers, but it's working for now, which is a relief :) Meanwhile I have ordered an alternator kit and hope to do a planned swap rather than an emergency one. Thanks all for the advice. [/QUOTE]
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