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hi guys i have a few problems with a mini rio spi coverted to carb

heres the problems

no ignition light when keys turned but it starts

fuel gauge doesnt work either

ive changed the clocks to a set i know worked and also tried a brand new fuel sender and still no luck

ive tested the alternator and it was only chaging at 12.32 volts but since changed this charges fine now but still no fuel gauge and no ignition light

can any one help me with this

thanks dan

if your not getting the ignition light, it won't be charging

would it not show a constant red light then.so should i start off checking the chaging wires and would this affect the fuel gauge ???

The charge light works by having a 12v feed to one side of the bulb and it grounds though alternator. When the alternator produces a charge it sends 12v to the ground side of the bulb making it turn off. So if the bulb stays on its either wired incorrectly or the alternator is prducing a charge.

What happening with the fuel gauge? reading full/empty constant?

Edited by matty on 19th Jul, 2011.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

it reads empty constantly

What clocks ?

Could be a blown bulb for the alt charge light.

Could be a defective voltage stabilizer for the lack of a fuel gauge (li'l lozenge shaped electrical thingy on the back of some clocks). Usually has a couple of spade connectors on the back for voltage input and load (which in most cases includes voltage supply to fuel tank and temperature sender if you have a coolant temp gauge fitted).

Richard.

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