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I spent the last couple days trouble shooting power issues in the 2000ti. The red charge light came on and would stay on solid red. I opened up the alternator checked and cleaned brushes. Replaced some wires and tested power regulator. Everything checked out ok and Was in working order. So why is my battery dying on me and why is it not charging?  I replaced the battery, still same problem. I decided to replace the alternator  and order a new power regulator. I figured it must be the alternator. The multi meter I own is pretty useless making my tests unreliable. I punched my visa number into the machine in hopes that it would take my troubles away.

boom! Hit enter! 
Salvation would soon be at my door in the shape of a Bosch alternator and regulator of unknown origin.

Sadly, my credit card didn’t work.   Technical issues...I was tired of working on the car so I called it a night without placing the order. 
When I woke the next day I couldn’t stop thinking about why the red charge light won’t turn off. Then I remember reading that the dash warning light is actually part of the charging circuit. When the light is on the system stops function. Alternator will not charge battery. To make a long story shorter. ..I discovered that the warning light had grounded itself inside the instrument panel causing it to stay lit at all times. A piece of electrical tape wrapped around the bulb housing and my charging system is operational again.

 

Amazing how this little bulb crippled my car and tormented my mind. 

luckily I didn’t order a new alternator. I did however pull the new battery out and put the old and fully charged old one back in. 20% restocking fee on the new battery when I return it.  No biggie...just glad I didn’t have to fork out a bunch of dough to fix it. Instead I ordered a short shift kit. My makeshift version using some plumbing connectors came apart 2 blocks from my house. Good thing I was in 2nd gear at the time so I managed to get her home. 

 

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