Why is the Gen light on when the key is off?
If you KNOW that you didn’t accidently reverse the positive and negative cables (even for just a second since that’s all it takes), then you have to start looking elsewhere. Although not very common in the way of popping diodes, it “could” be the regulator.
What can I do to keep my generator light on?
Inspect the battery posts, for a few bucks, you can buy a battery post cleaner or use a wire brush and clean the posts and the battery clamps. For about $1.00 (USA), you can buy these little felt rings that you place over each battery posts which helps keep them nice and clean.
When does the alternator light on when the key is off?
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How do you put a test light on a generator?
With the key in the OFF position (remove it from the ignition to be safe!) and the negative cable removed from the battery (keeping the positive cable still attached) connect a test light between the negative battery post and the disconnected negative battery cable.
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If you KNOW that you didn’t accidently reverse the positive and negative cables (even for just a second since that’s all it takes), then you have to start looking elsewhere. Although not very common in the way of popping diodes, it “could” be the regulator.
What should I do if my generator goes out?
A suggestion that might help you track this down would be to disconnect the generator/alternator harness, if the light goes out then the generator/alternator is bad, if the light stays on then move to the fuse block and start removing fuses one at a time until the lamp goes out.
What happens if a generator goes wonky in the alternator?
A generator that’s gone wonky can damage or weaken the regulator which may come back to haunt you later down the road. In the alternator, you can’t do this trick as the brushes are built into the internal regulator and they both get replaced as a single unit.
Can a light fixture still live when power is turned off?
Normally, that results in a safe environment where this is nothing “live” when hot is switched off. This safety is based on neutral being the same as (or very close to) ground and the exposed metal of appliances, light fixtures, etc. being connected to ground.
Is there a light that stays on even when the switch is turned off?
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What to do when your generator light does not come on?
If the light does not come on, then reattach the negative battery cable and move on to checking the voltage output check. If the test light comes on, there’s a short in the electrical system. You must first find out where that short/drain is coming from before we can check out charging system.
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