Starter problems

[Wade Jackson]

What are the symptoms of a bad diode?  I was monitoring alternator voltage while the dash warning lights were on, and the Techtom always showed 14+ volts.  It's a brand new Hitachi rebuilt alternator ($240).  These usually last us awhile compared to the rebuilds that you get from Advance.  We also build a little heat shield between the header and alternator.  My transponder also lost power during my last race.  Maybe this could happen with a bad battery plus a bad alternator?  I'll definitely have a spare at the track and keep and eye on it.  And bring a battery charger.  Thanks!

Wade

---- Brax Sisco <xenex at bardstowncable.net> wrote: 

> Battery and brake dash lights in unison indicate a bad diode in the 
> alternator.  I'm fairly certain of it.  Although my SE-R is now a wreck,
> I have gone through this twice in the past.  Bad alternator.
> 
> Almost 100% sure.
> 
> -Brax
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