rutthenut Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Probably asking a stupid question, but I seem to recall that the ignition warning lamp is used to trigger the alternator into generating a charge. Is that correct? Reason for asking, as you may guess, is that (a) the warning lamp isn't working, and ( the battery has gone flat. I will be taking the instrument panel off again, as I suspect the circular connector has come loose. How on earth are you supposed to get that connector to stay in? The split plastic peg seems to stop the plug from going in to begin with. I should add that on this car, the voltmeter and warning lamps are the only parts that (should) do anything. It has separate speedo, tacho, temp and oil pressure gauge. All part of having a Rover V8 transplant from a previous owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 the split plastic peg goes is the locator, perhaps you have not lined it in correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutthenut Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 the split plastic peg goes is the locator, perhaps you have not lined it in correctly Cheers. I could tell where it is supposed to plug in, but it has splayed open and didn't want to go into the hole :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepo5 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 If its of any help to you I have a couple of dash clock bits and pieces lying around if you need anything PM me and i'll see if I have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurocamper1 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 my voltmeter warning bulb is not working at the same time my alternator has stoped charging could it be a loose wire in my dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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