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September 29th, 2008
Q & A: re-polarise Generator
Monday January 02nd, 2006
Hi John,
I wonder if you had any ideas about a problem I'm having with my B?
My friends at the body shop connected the battery with a negative ground
as opposed to the right way! It had been driven about 5 miles that way.
I replaced the bad fuse for the radio and that now works. However the
battery fails to hold a charge. The ignition light glows (1/2 bright) on
occasion at speed and certainly when the headlights are on. I have
tightened the fan belt to ensure no slippage. I have had the generator
tested too and that's OK. Help!
regards,
Marty
Marty!
At worst, both the generator and control box are damaged. At least,
you'll want to re-polarise the generator.
Follow these steps:
1) Polarise the control box -- with a jumper wire, flash twice b... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)