Ignition light not working

[MartinA]

Hello

The ign light on my R4 GTL has stopped working, its not the bulb or the alternator. Any Ideas?

 

[André4Renaults]

If the bulb's good and the alternator's working properly then the fault lies in the wiring. There's a lead connecting the alternator to the ignition warning light. Work out which one it is & disconnect it from the back of the alternator, turn on the ignition and touch the wire to earth; the ignition bulb should light. If it doesn't, further investigation is needed....

 

[MartinA]

Tried an alternator from a van I have just bought - little unknown as the van is not running and all I have achieved is to replicate the problem on the van after refitting the alternator.

Does anyone know of a company in Devon who could check out both alternators?

 

[André4Renaults]

Weird.... I grew up in north Devon & did my mechanic's apprenticeship there! I moved to north London & there's a company here who refurbish alternators and offer a mail-order business:

Unit Exchange | Alternator and Starter Specialists | Hertfordshire

Unit exchange the alternator, starter motor and battery repair, replacement and refurbishment specialists based in Borehamwood , Hertfordshire.

www.unitexchange.com

I can personally confirm their work as being excellent!