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Re: [TR] TR3 Amp Gauge

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Amp Gauge
From: "CFM-TR" <cfmtr3a@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 11:09:22 -0400
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I'm sorry - it was too early this morning....

What I mean is that the indicator light stays on.   The battery is fully
charged.   With the car running and nothing causing a discharge, the light
stays on and the amp gauge is at 0.   

Carl

-----Original Message-----
From: greg@gelhar.com [mailto:greg@gelhar.com] 
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 10:48 AM
To: cfmtr3a@verizon.net
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Subject: Re: [TR] TR3 Amp Gauge

I'm not sure what you refer to as "on" but it sounds as if you gauge is
working correctly. When the key is turned on, the ignition coil and any
accessories left on wil register as a discharge because power is only
provided by the battery. After the engine has started, the generator will
supply the power and any excess curent will recharge the battery and show as
a charge on the amp gauge. When the battery is sufficiently charged, the amp
gauge will be near zero.

Greg G.
Osseo, MN


> Could someone remind me of the function of the amp gauge /indicator
light/?  Mine stays 
> on whenever the key is on.  ISTR that it should only be on when the system
is
> either charging or discharging but not sure.   If mine is not functioning
> correctly  - what is the likely reason?  Do I have the wires attached 
> to the wrong terminal?  I know I could just try it, but would rather 
> not play 'what if'.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Carl
>
> 1960 Triumph TR3A - TS81802LO
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