Symptoms suggest that the generator brushes are probably worn.

You should be able to get replacement brushes, and do this job
yourself. It's a bit of a dirty job (in terms of carbon dust), but not
terribly difficult.

On May 30, 2008, at 4:37 PM, Donna Skarloken wrote:

> I plan to drive her in the Thing to the Norcal picnic on Sunday in
> Stockton
> for her birthday but I am a little concerned about that light.  Any
> suggestions?  Is it probably just age?
>
> It has a brand new battery.  I believe it has a generator and not an
> alternator but I am not a Thing expert (I think the printiing by the
> red
> light says "gen").
>