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devallsbluff
09-27-2009, 05:18 AM
Yesterday I go out to start the Rover. I turned the Ing. switch on and just for a moment the starter tried to turn over then everything went dead. No dash lights, do dome light, no sound. I pop the hood and began to check around with my test light. One end of the test light was connected to the battery negative post. I happened to touch the test light probe to the engine manifold and the light came on. I then touched the valve cover. The light came on. the same thing happened when I touched the alternator. None of this should be. I am stumped. Could my problem be the Ignition Load Relay? The test light coming when I touch the engine bothers me. Any help will appreciated.

singramfl
09-27-2009, 07:15 AM
It sounds like your ground terminal on your battery is dirty / corroded. I would pull both terminals, clean them good, then I suspect all will be well.

Hope that helps,

Steve
('61 SII, '95 LWB)