Symptoms suggest that the generator brushes are probably worn. You should be able to get replacement brushes, and do this job yourself. It's a bit of a dirty job (in terms of carbon dust), but not terribly difficult.
On May 30, 2008, at 4:37 PM, Donna Skarloken wrote: > I plan to drive her in the Thing to the Norcal picnic on Sunday in > Stockton > for her birthday but I am a little concerned about that light. Any > suggestions? Is it probably just age? > > It has a brand new battery. I believe it has a generator and not an > alternator but I am not a Thing expert (I think the printiing by the > red > light says "gen"). > |
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