On the same type of mechanical mishap, has anybody else noticed that the alternator warning light in the 123-240 class is **** for brains? I drove for about 50 miles before the stereo (lights wipers blower etc) gave up the ghost and I headed for the barn, nonstop. Would be nice to have an actual meter....maybe just a 36-volt globe in the charging circuit that would glow dimly when you're charging.