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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/19/2006


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I recently replaced my voltage regulator and had my generator rebuilt due to both not working correctly. I replaced the voltage regulator first and after that the generator dummy light came on.Prior to this the light was off but the generator wasnt holding a full charge. I then had the generator rebuilt and installed that. The dummy light is still on but the generator seems to be working fine. I repolarized the voltage regulator like the tech book says too, what do I need to do to make the light go off?

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You say the generator is working fine. How are you checking it and what results do you come up with? I don't understand when you say the generator wasn't holding a charge. A generator charges or doesn't charge. Who did you get to rebuild the generator? Did you polarize it when it was installed? Please let me know.
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Kevin  

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Kevin Pilotte

Expertise

I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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