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What happened with new alternator installation 200 1990

Hi all

After the alternator intallation battery light comes on when car off. When running no idiot lights. The battery has been charged. Any thoughts








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What happened with new alternator installation 200 1990

All the idiot lights are supposed to be on when the key is at II position, engine off. They are supposed to go off when the engine is started. So I think your system is working.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans








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What happened with new alternator installation 200 1990

Alternator in not grounded properly. Same thing happaned to me.








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What happened with new alternator installation 200 1990

Is is just a case of unusrewing the wire and refiiting it on the alternator till the light turns off?







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