I'd say that the alternator has gone bad. A defective diode in the
alternator can allow reverse current back through the alternator. It could
also be the voltage regulator, although it sounds like you've got an
internal regulator.
"Donald L. Gilbert, Jr." wrote:
> Me again....
>
> I got some responses on my ignition light problem but I will refresh for
> you.
>
> Hook battery up. Ignition light comes on with the key turned OFF. Turn
> the key ON and the light goes out. None of the wiring leading to the
> alternator has ever been changed. I did as Randall suggested and unhook
> the wires and try again. The light went out. Plugged the big plug (3
> wires) back in and the light was back on again. I have 4 wires total.
> 3 in the harness and a single that goes on by itself. If I leave the
> battery connected I get a terrible discharge that kills the battery in
> about 2 days. I need more ideas.
>
> Thanks
> Don
>
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