Lights On, Ignition Off (Cars With Alternator)

1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Base, Not Available, 2.5L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM400SECTION Lights On, Ignition Off (Cars With Alternator)

Shorted positive diode in alternator with continuous drain on battery.

TESTING CAUTION - On cars with double contact voltage regulator, do not ground regulator FLD terminal when making tests.Β 

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