Generator light
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 423
Likes: 6
Generator light
My 78 hadn't been started for a couple days, when I started it today the generator light came on. It was still on when I got to the hardware store.. when I came out and started it the light came on again,, About half way home it went off .. I started it again after I got home and it stayed off.. It hasn't did that before..Any ideas where to start checking ? Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 764
Likes: 19
From: odessa FL
You might want to post this in the C3 section!
But since youre here...check your alternater output voltage. I had a 73, light would go on when alt volts were low.
Also check for slipping belt which will also do it
But since youre here...check your alternater output voltage. I had a 73, light would go on when alt volts were low.
Also check for slipping belt which will also do it
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,781
Likes: 24,683
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
that you will get more help in the C3 section, but you have an alternator, not a generator on the car.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 352
From: Carson City Nevada
Check your belt. For you other guys, so he's in the wrong section. Big deal!! A c5 alternator works the same as a c3 alternator. Gimmee a break. Just try to answer the guy's question.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,141
Likes: 4,156
From: Kannapolis NC
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 352
From: Carson City Nevada
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,141
Likes: 4,156
From: Kannapolis NC
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,141
Likes: 4,156
From: Kannapolis NC
You've got nothing to apologize for. The guys were just pointing out that the C3 forum was more likely to have the correct answers for your problem. Regardless of what you heard, a charge problem is quite different between C5's and C3's. It's good that you have your problem resolved though. Any time you post a problem, it's nice for others if you also post the fix so others using search for the same problem may be helped by your experience. Good luck with your car.