idot light on but charging system is OK?

Jan 21, 2004 1 Replies

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Sharon K.Cooke

Idiot light is controlled by current flow to/from VR; check VR connector for corrosion & burnt insulation. Idiot light also has a resistor wired in to protect bulb.

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This is in an 84 Ranger, 2.8L, automatic, no air, 2wd.



I replaced the alternator and regulator and the charging system is working fine... but the red idiot light is on.



Trust me the charging system IS working, only thing is that red light.



I'm thinking there's a diode somewhere in the circuit involving the idoit light.



Anyone know what's going on? How to restore the idoit light to it's correct function?


Thanks, Doug in western NC


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