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Old 05-15-2011, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by george kujanski View Post
The alt is backfeeding the ignition circuit. Normally it can't source enuf current to keep the ignition alive, but since you are powering your stuff thru relays, it is enuf to keep the relays on.

Add a diode in series with the wire that goes to alt terminal #1, (idiot lite circuit). Install the diode with the band end of the diode (cathode) pointing to wards the alt. That'll keep the alt from backfeeding to the ignition.

George
George, thanks so much for the insight. It's been driving me nuts to say the least. Is there a certain size diode, I assume I can just pick the right one up from Radio Shack.