14-07-2022, 08:55 PM
Having got the car to run (see 'no sparks ' thread) I now find that the ignition warning light will not go out and the ammeter shows a discharge; regardless of r.p.m. As the car has not been out for quite some time (before the Pandemic) I am wondering if the dynamo has lost it's residual magnetism?
I have tested the dynamo - a C35M - and found relatively high resistance from both terminals.
I would like to know if the dynamo needs "flashing"... or is this a last resort? For example, should I try driving about to see if it starts to charge, or investigate the possibility of a sticking brush or something else.
To be honest, I am not sure what to do first.
Any advice would be appreciated....
Ray.
I have tested the dynamo - a C35M - and found relatively high resistance from both terminals.
I would like to know if the dynamo needs "flashing"... or is this a last resort? For example, should I try driving about to see if it starts to charge, or investigate the possibility of a sticking brush or something else.
To be honest, I am not sure what to do first.
Any advice would be appreciated....
Ray.