generator light on

[Jon Finkelstein]

Greetings all,

Well it was bound to happen. I had my 1st mechanical failure with my new/old
356 SC. I took my wife out for ice cream and I while the car stared up great
in the garage when we left, I noticed the engine turned over more slowly
than normal after the car sat for 10 min (following a 20 min highway drive.
I was able to start the car though. Then, after another 10 minute drive and
another 15 min stop, the car was dead. Just a click. I was able to boost it
with jumpers right away.

We got home no problem, but I did notice the generator light was on, albeit
dim for most of the drive. It did go out on occasion. But I can't say if it
has been doing his for some time as this was the first time I have driven
the car at night -- believe it or not. And, it's hard to see a dim light
during the day.

The car is a 64 SC Coupe which I bought from EC in Nov. The car has been
converted to 12volts. I have been driving it very regularly for the last 2
months or so without even a symptom of a weak battery. Even on hot starts, I
have followed the advice of the list and haven't had any problems. It was
cranking strong.

I will see what happens in the morning -- maybe it will crank? But in the
mean time, I assume since the battery is dead it's not getting a charge
while I drive. And with my limited knowledge, that usually means the
alternator, or the generator (which the 356 has, right?)

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for helping a newbie!

KTF
Jon

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