generator light is on

[freddyc]

 my gen light is staying on, and amp gauge is showing no power produced. Changed gen and still the same, could it be the regulator? or something else?

[FCGos]

Yes it could be the regulator but first check the wiring (the smaller ones) back to the battery and starter motor for any breaks or bad conections and also those to the regulator. A multimeter will help to determine if the circuit is sound or not, just set it on the OHM range to see if there  is any resistance. Alternatively you can bypass the regulator to see if the light goes off but this is not a fix only a diagnostic.  Also check simple things like the engine and body earths etc. Hope this helps cheers Wayne

[freddyc]

The problem was in the regulator box, fixed it on saturday came on again tonight (tuesday). Anyone got any ideas on what the problem could be, before I go to auto lec. regards

[mcl1959]

What did you fix in the reg?  Did you try a different reg?

Maybe your reg is faulty

Ken

[KFH]

Maybe try cleaning the relay contacts in the regulator with some 320 grip paper ,or points file,but be careful not to alter the gap. I had this problem in one of my regulators.

Keith

[old-blu]

Have you checked the tension of the fan belt?  old-blu.

[freddyc]

thanks for suggestions fitted alternator, there goes originality, still looks original.
thanks again everyone