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GEN/alt comes on after start up

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:59 am
by xjstevie
after starting xj, after revs have settled the Gen light comes on and stays on. have measured the charging and she is still charging at 13.8v. what could this be. need help urgently as I want to attend yearly get together in 2 weeks and need to sort it out even though it is charging.
thx in advance[/b]

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:01 am
by Jeeps
I know it's obvious, but have you checked that the battery connections are both clean and tightly fitted?


cheers

Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:12 pm
by dirrtyxj
sounds like a rectifier/regulator problem...
computer not being able to register the fact that the alternator is actually working.