I would unplug it to see if the light goes out first.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

jd wrote:
>
> So, just replace the alternator and I should be good to go..
>
> Thanks again.
>
> John
> "L.W. ("ßill") Hughes III" > wrote in message
> ...
> > You are describing the alternator idiot light that stays lit
> > because it's diodes are bad and the battery is lighting it running
> > backwards though it to ground.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > http://www.billhughes.com/
> >
> > jd wrote:
> >>
> >> When I turn the jeep off, the brake "idiot" light stays lit til the
> >> battery
> >> dies....
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> John