Re: Alternator idiot light

[Ken Ames <amesk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Usually the part that fails is the diode trio - a little black rectangle with 4 
flat wires coming out. 3 go to the rectifier bridge (the finned piece - also 
with diodes and the next most likley culprit) and the 4th to the regulator.  

Ken Ames

Quoting Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

> I have an 81 Eagle SX4.
> Yesterday on my way home the alternator idiot light came
> on. I pulled the Positive cable with the engine running
> and the alternator is still charging.
> I notice that when the engine idles really slow to the point of stalling the
> light goes out. When I turn the key to start the Car the ALT is out. after
> the engine starts the ALT light comes on.
> 
> Any Idea  on what would cause the aLT light to reverse itself.
> Thanks
> Bryan
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