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At a minimum, probably a bad ignition switch, possibly a sticking main relay.
The alternator dash light is connected to the battery when the key is ON, and the other side is connected to the alternator. When the engine isn't running, the alternator looks like ground. If the ignition switch is stuck on, it makes perfect sense that the alternator light will be on.
It's possible that you've got a sticking relay, that stays closed even with the key out, and provides a sneak path to supply the switched voltage bus. I'd suspect the ignition switch.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Dash lights, nmarka, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 15:58:24
- How about this, nmarka, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:06:53
- Re: Dash lights, JohnK, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 17:42:20
- thanks.....But, nmarka, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:45:49
- Re: Dash lights, Alex Bucell, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:25:45
- Re: Dash lights, JohnK, Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:19:02
- Bad ignition switch, Ari
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