View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently March 28th, 2024, 11:54 pm



Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
 Lighting Problem 
Author Message
2CV Fan

Joined: March 8th, 2013, 12:03 am
Posts: 43
Post Lighting Problem
Hi all, interesting problem with the headlamps has developed!

When full beam is on & the engine is reved past tick over, the alternator is charging off the scale on my dash mounted voltmeter at 16+ volts. :shock:

Have tried another new voltage regulator, but no different. Cleaned &, replaced where needed, all lighting connectors.

any ideas :idea: Only have this charging fault when full beam is on.


September 4th, 2018, 4:20 pm
Profile
Firing on two.
User avatar

Joined: February 11th, 2009, 12:32 am
Posts: 3324
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Post Re: Lighting Problem
Disconnect the regulator and connect it directly to the alternator exciter, and positive and negative terminals on the battery and see what happens.


September 4th, 2018, 6:11 pm
Profile
2CV Fan

Joined: March 8th, 2013, 12:03 am
Posts: 43
Post Re: Lighting Problem
Many thanks, but problem solved. :lol:

The earth by the top of the drivers side (RHD) heater tube was loose! Had the car in bits a while ago, must have forgot to tighten it back up.

A lot to be said for having a dash mounted accessory voltmeter, if I did not have one fitted I would have had no idea, it may well have ended in disaster.


September 4th, 2018, 9:01 pm
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 3 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 94 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group.
Designed by STSoftware for PTF.