Mike,
First, with the engine idling, measure the voltage at the battery
terminals. There should be about 13.5 - 14V. If that's OK, the
alternator's charging the battery.
Take the alternator out, remove the rear cover and check all three of
the solder connections on the diode pack. I've found that a loose solder
joint will cause the problem you describe. Even if they look right, take
a soldering gun, remelt and maybe add a little solder to the joint, just
to make sure.
Hope that helps,
Charlie B.
>
> Does anyone know what it means when the ignition light glows faintly when
> running at speed? I wouldn't even have noticed it, but I drove it at
> night for the first time. Does this mean that the alternator is on the
> way out or that there may be a bad connection somewhere? (Hard to
> imagine!) I am sure the answer is somewhere in the manual, but I can't
> find it.
>
> Thanks in advance...
>
> Michael
>
> After a year of work, the TR6 is finally on the road!
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