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Cause
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Method of elimination
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A. The red indicator lamp does not light when the ignition is turned on
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1.
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The battery is discharged
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Start the engine using a jumper cable from the starter to a booster battery, or have the vehicle towed
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2.
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Broken battery cable
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Check the battery wire and terminals
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3.
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The incandescent light bulb burned out
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Replace the lamp
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4.
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Break in the wire between the ignition switch, the indicator lamp and the generator
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Check the current flow through the circuit using a test lamp
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5.
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Break in the ground wire between the generator and the engine block
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Check the wire
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6.
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Wear of generator brushes
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Replace the brushes
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7.
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The voltage regulator is faulty
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Replace the regulator
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8.
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Generator faulty
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Repair or replace the generator
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9.
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The generator is still damp after washing the engine
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Blow out the engine with compressed air
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Q. The red indicator light comes on or glows dimly when the engine is running
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1.
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The drive belt is damaged
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Check the drive
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2.
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The wiring is faulty
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Check the wiring
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3.
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See A6, A7, A8
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Typical generator faults (Mondeo 2)
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Article reviewed: Afanasy Koshelev
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