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31-05-2023, 06:07 PM
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Hi I'm finding that I have a positive reading on my ammeter when I'm on a tickover but if I accelerate, however fast, my charge disappears to zero. Does this just mean that the cutout is doing its job or is there possibly a problem with the dynamo or the cutout? The ammeter works in that it shows a big discharge when I use lights, indicators etc. Any suggestions please? Richard
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Location: Staffordshire
Car type: Ruby mk 2
Hello Richard
Could you give us all possible detail so we can help.
Model of car
Dynamo
Cut out or modern diode type
What’s happening with ignition light
History of car
Regards
Tim
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Hi Tim
RP box saloon
3 brush dynamo with a cut out and fuses
I will check about ignition light but I'm fairly certain it goes out once running
I've had the car since 2006 and the charge has been ok up to now.
I'm going to take the dash out and check the wiring later today.
Regards Richard
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It seems to be sorted. The 3rd brush wasn't making a good contact. Thanks for the advice.
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Location: The village of Evenley
Car type: 1934 Austin Seven RP Deluxe
Excellent, a happy ending!
