[UFO]

I have a 1968 Tempest Custome Convertible

When I shut down and take the key out my generator light stays on. It is simulating being in the on position.

I do have a battery cut-off. If I cut the battery off then reconnect the lights sometimes stays off but occasionally stays on.

The car has a new battery, altenator, and voltage regulator.

The problem has not seemed to cause any drainage problem on the battery however I do cut off my battery when the car is not in use.

I have been told it could be the ignition switch or a short.

I would appreciate an suggestions on how to diagnose and resolve this issue

[UFO]

I have a 1968 Tempest Custome Convertible

When I shut down and take the key out my generator light stays on. It is simulating being in the on position.

I do have a battery cut-off. If I cut the battery off then reconnect the lights sometimes stays off but occasionally stays on.

The car has a new battery, altenator, and voltage regulator.

The problem has not seemed to cause any drainage problem on the battery however I do cut off my battery when the car is not in use.

I have been told it could be the ignition switch or a short.

I would appreciate an suggestions on how to diagnose and resolve this issue

[george kujanski]

Welcome, UFO. Try disconnecting the wire from terminal 2 of the regulator and see if the light goes out. If that doesn't do it, disconnect the wire on terminal 3 and see.

If the terminal 2 wire removes the problem, you probably have a shorted diode in the alternator.

If the term 2 wire does not remove the problem, but removing term 3 does, the idiot light relay in the regulator is stuck closed.

That's assuming the system is not miswired.

George