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Yes, the SE5 has gone to pastures new and I am Scimless again. This latest car was a bitter disappointment and has somewhat spoiled the memory of the SE5 I had in the early 70s. I couldn't sell it to a club member and get what I sold it for. So, good bye again and I think this will be forever. I am ...

Turns out that it is a diode in the Alternator which my local auto-sparks can replace for me tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

Good thing my dog wasn't around when he/she put the chips down to take the photo. It looks like a dry lock-up - very rare.

No, of course it doesn't say it but who knows what might happen in the future? These are strange times

Great Link!

Welcome Emile and please, please don't break it!

Some photos would be great.

It was a great thread Mick - thank you. You're going to miss it you know!

Trouble is it's not Bernie's baby anymore.

I have great hopes for this year...... I think it's going to be better!

Well done Roger and well deserved

Ignition switch is the prime suspect but it depends what alternator setup it has - if you’ve got a glowing lamp then sounds like it’s running an ACR type (internal regulator). Starter motor (assuming the ballast bypass is wired in) is a possibility. The alternator has an internal regulator and ment...

Thanks Jim. I have just lifted the dash top and it's a mess in there! I missed the Morris Minor thread in my search but that has thrown up some useful tips. Time to get the meter out and follow the wires. Does the power feed from the ignition switch to the ignition go through the coil to an electron...

Had to jump start the SE5 this morning as the fuel seems to drain back into the tank with a mechanical fuel pump. Noticed the ignition light was glowing slightly before turning on the ignition. Started first time with the extra power in the battery and all was fine and showing a healthy charge on th...

Thanks Phil. Guess it's got to stay then!