[DanEC]

My understanding is that the warning light circuit somehow "excites" the VR into action after which the light goes out. I still haven't gotten my car to charge yet either but I haven't done anything more than run it in the driveway. You might stick your old VR back in and see if it shows a charge then.

Post back if you find a solution as I will be very interested in it. ERA recommends wiring in a resistor (size I currently forget) with the warning light circuit to increase the excitement of the VR (I guess). I haven't tried that yet.

PS - Patrick does have some good information on the subject. I would check it out.