Fred_Maves
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I am having an electrical issue(s) with my Bugeye. Recently my battery would just be dead. Got a jump start from a friend which got me home. So, I assume that either the battery had enough charge to get me home - or - the generator was functioning. I charged up my battery (+ post disconnected) the next day. The charger read-out indicated "full". When I went to my local auto guru I attached the battery cable and found the battery to be totally dead. I installed a different battery and it started right up. My auto specialist checked my dead battery for defects and found it to be just fine; a bit too old, but fine.
Since, I have followed several on-line bits of advice including John Twist of University Motors. I polarized the terminals on the regulator, checked the generator output, and removed the battery lead while the car was running. The results were:
1. The ignition light remains on after polarizing
2. The engine stops when I remove one of the battery connections
3. The two leads from the generator create only a tiny spark when touched together
I am not sure how the regulator enters into the mix of this, but I can only assume that the generator is in need of replacement or repair, maybe just new brushed.
Advice gratefully requested.
- Fred
Since, I have followed several on-line bits of advice including John Twist of University Motors. I polarized the terminals on the regulator, checked the generator output, and removed the battery lead while the car was running. The results were:
1. The ignition light remains on after polarizing
2. The engine stops when I remove one of the battery connections
3. The two leads from the generator create only a tiny spark when touched together
I am not sure how the regulator enters into the mix of this, but I can only assume that the generator is in need of replacement or repair, maybe just new brushed.
Advice gratefully requested.
- Fred