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• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:27:03 -0500
  ...VW changed to a beefer wiring scheme for > > the same size alternator in later years to correct this problem. In > > 86+ models they ran...
• Car Battery FAQ 2.0
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 20:31:04 -0300 (ADT)
  ...INSPECTION > >Visually inspect for obvious problems, e.g., loose alternator belt, low >electrolyte, corroded cable or terminal clamps, loose hold-down clamps or >cable...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 22 May 2008 23:28:53 -0700
  ...I would still need to route the blue > trigger wire for the relay, which I assume originates somewhere around the > alternator, although I don...
• 86 Quantum Wagon FS/T: nearly free
  Historical mailing list - B P
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:06:44 -0500
  ...drums, pads, springs, e-brake cable, rear shocks(Boge) rebuilt Bosch alternator within 2000 miles. needs (of which i am aware): valve cover gasket...
• Re: Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:25:41 -0800
  ...alternator that is really where the charge line should start or at least > upgrade the wiring from the alternator to the main battery cable...
• RE: Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 11:30:00 E
  ...Could also be the alternator but check the regualtor first: It's cheaper! Make sure all the cable on the alternator ( I think 3...
• Re: wiring and fuses for 80/100w bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:39:48 -0400
  ...Decide weather to feed from battery or alternator. If from battery, beef up alternator to battery cable connection. Fuse link 10 gauge wire. Feed...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:06:24 -0400
  ...Oh yeah, the accelerator cable is 10mm shorter (3660mm verses 3670mm) - Dare someone to pull it and measure it :) And as the earlier post...
• Re: Starter/ground mystery-88 GL 4sp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:02:23 -0800
  ...You put that under the ground cable ...like between cable and thing you're grounding it to. Those points dig in and really help...
• Re: Electrical problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:37:43 -0400
  ...alternator's putting out 13.99 V at idle. :) 2) I bought a clamp-on ammeter, stuck it on the battery's negative cable...
• Re: Electrical problem?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:39:33 -0400
  ...Thinking I might have an alternator problem, I took > it to Advance Auto and had the alternator tested, in the van. It passed, > but...
• Re: Second Battery for Westy, JC Whitney?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:06:25 -0400
  ...Has anyone on the list any experience with these? Any good? Which kit works best with the Bosch alternator? Thanks Carl Turner
• Re: Need help with belts
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 09:43:39 -0700
  ...it up to get the water > pump > > > and alternator running. I have personally used a cable tie (a giant > version > > > of those little plastic...
• Re: auxiliary battery wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:24:05 -0700
  ...You absolutely should charge the rear battery set with a shorter run directly from the alternator through whatever relay device you choose. Another option...
• Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:22:58 -0700
  ...to the stock positive cable > on my battery there are the two red/white wires as well) or alternator > could be causing this ... or...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
  ...is best to measure the charging voltage from the alternator, or from the battery cables?<br> If you have any suggestions on tests to...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:31:50 -0600
  ...bulbs and fuses (new) > Female spade connectors (new) > Belt (new) > Accelerator cable (used is fine) > Temp sensor 2 (changed out before failure; the new...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:57:10 -0600
  ...our starters. > > The big cable goes direct from battery to starter, where it meets the > thinner wire from the alternator that supplies charge. That...
• Re: not recharging / DEAD battery
  Historical mailing list - Paul N. Oliver
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:07:48 -0600
  ...Also, if terminals are not connected properly, than a charging system may not determine that the battery needs charge and/or the alternator may...
• notebook computers, inverters, and Internet access on the road
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 15:48:26 +0800
  ...BUT THE CABLE WAS "NOT YET AVAILABLE". We already had the digital camera, so that was easy! The van needed a new battery so...
• Entertainment System upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 10:41:40 -0800
  ...on cable that connects the auxiliary battery to the main battery when the engine is running to cover the small amount of alternator noise...
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 94 16:56:22 PDT
  ...If your "helper" has a car whose voltage regulator is wacky, or whose alternator is sending out spikes that may not affect his carb...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 19:19:52 EDT
  ...Connecting dead auxiliary battery to alternator or charged battery with 3/8 inch cable of stranded copper. Will support current of 75 amps plus...
• Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:16:16 -0700
  ...I prefer a heavy duty setup with soldered on cable ends and screw on terminals. I use #8 marine grade wire and a 100...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...well I tried everything I could think of, including using jumper cables to add extra grounding to the motor near the alternator and near...
• Re: regards from cancun
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:54:15 -0400
  ...I > guess I need to sharpen my mecanic skills. > I replaced the battery , and the alternator and water pump belts (not > the timing belt...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 17:52:16 -0400
  ...Also upgrade the wire from the > alternator to that cable and then either run another wire up to the > fuse box-ignition switch or...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:41:28 -0800
  ...if it's related to diesel vanagon , I make an adapter bracket to fit the common 90 amp waterboxer alternator. do you have a...
• Re: Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:47:32 -0400
  ...But having have gone through a similar type experience w/ my 85 1.9 (later version) I would suggest you check the positive cable...
• Re: Physics phun
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:24:29 -0500
  ...Blocking any air flow at alternator fan or elsewhere in the engine air cooling system is a bad idea. And, having one heat exchanger...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:50:27 -0700
  ...the engine/transmission assembly by the rubber mount) >>> >> > Alternator <---------> Starter ~2.5 feet >>> >> > >>> >> > All cables made from 2/0 purchased from welding supply and...
• Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s, Relays, Saftey, and charging (Very Long)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 17:36:13 -0700
  ...90 Amp Bosch Alternator is fine. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <THX0980@aol.com> To: <wdavidson@thegrid.net> Cc: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Friday...
• Re: Installing 87 instrument cluster in 82
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:28:32 -0500
  ...the trip odometer > :( without changing out the cable itself. > From my comparison between the 82 speedometer cable connector and the 87 instrument cluster speedometer...
• CB thanks
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Jan 97 20:29:42 EST
  ...I also phoned my Dad and told him to ship me the spare alternator I have (thanks for all the spare parts Rick!) just...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:25:56 -0500
  ...Start with the harness from the alternator to the battery cable at the starter. If you were wiring a house or building a 100...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
  ...assorted clamps - accelerator cable - fuel filter - oil filter - spare keys - temp2 sender - thermostat I plan to add: a Hall sender alternator brushes funny enough...
• Re: Porche engine kit available w/ syncro adapted transmission available
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 May 2005 19:51:16 -0700
  ...The engine is in the hangar complete with all the cables, accessories, ECU, etc. Just like a vanagon engine, only six cylinder. The ultimate...
• Re: Electrical problem?
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:50:33 -0400
  ...Thinking I might have an alternator problem, I took >> it to Advance Auto and had the alternator tested, in the van. It passed, >> but...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:27:26 -0600
  ...our starters. > > The big cable goes direct from battery to starter, where it meets the > thinner wire from the alternator that supplies charge. That...
• Re: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 29 Jan 97 19:42:58 EST
  ...I found my problem was the alternator pully slipped. You might > just need to check your belt and your charging system in general. > > I...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:09:13 -0400
  ...It's quite possible you can still get replacement cables, or get it off a junker in the salvage yard. The speedo cable screeching...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:31:00 -0500
  ...It also sounds as if your battery or alternator isn't working properly. Have them checked for proper output and if the alternator is...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:39:21 -0500
  ...Slow turning starters are usually a sign of a bad battery, cables, or the starter itself. For an upgrade ask for 87 and later...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -0600
  ...well I tried everything I could think of, including using jumper cables to add extra grounding to the motor near the alternator and near...
• Re: auxiliary battery wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:02:18 -0400
  ...There is a 50 amp breaker installed anyway. > > As to charging the auxiliary batteries from the alternator, what's the maximum amount of current...
• Battery question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:15:38 -0400
  ...Then again both do charge from the alternator. Tips on what might have happened are appreciated. Luckily, I had my small jumper battery with...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...Engine cranks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable * (27/87-04) Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken * (17/87-04) Oil leak from...
• 91 Gl for sale
  Historical mailing list - amy monk
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:22:41 -0700
  ...91 Vanagon GL Maroon 112,000 on odometer Tiico HO with about 8,000 miles Serpentine belt setup,with new alternator,ac compressor and...
• Re: 2nd battery relays & the Hella in particular
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 01:27:05 EST
  ...Equalize the weight distribution of the vanagon from right to left! My use of two 00 cables from the battery to the front fuse...
• Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
  ...A loose alternator belt will significantly reduce the >alternator's output. > > >5. HOW DO I JUMP START MY CAR? > >This assumes a 12 volt...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Feedback
  Historical mailing list - Michel (O'Hara) Escaravage
  28 May 1996 08:05:40 -0400
  ...I changed the ignition cables >the ignition cap, the rotor and the coolant sensor and still once in a >while the van runs roughly...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:17:46 -0800
  ...Running the engine with the alternator > connected to NO battery, can harm the alternator for sure. As long as > you don't screw up...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:07:07 -0700
  ...Put the main > battery back in the van and hook up the positive cable, but don't hook > up the negative cable. Make sure...
• Re: Introduction and Re: Second batteries..
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 22:48:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...guage cable to maximize throughput of amps. Short runs of wire. And you should consider putting a variable control on the alternator so you...
• Auto back up switch
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:45:05 -0700
  ...our starters. >> >> The big cable goes direct from battery to starter, where it meets the >> thinner wire from the alternator that supplies charge. That...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:58:21 -0700
  ...On 08/30/2011 08:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I know ..I saw that later.. > that it followed right after 'alternator' . > just...
• Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:59:00 -0700
  ...The alternator wiring especially from the alternator itself to the starter-battery cable is already taxed even for a stock set up. Using a...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:29:48 -0500
  ...From the alternator to the solenoid gave it the best wacks that I would, it just humms. I am not sure what that is...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:19:54 -0500
  ...our starters. >> >> The big cable goes direct from battery to starter, where it meets the >> thinner wire from the alternator that supplies charge. That...
• Re: lube speedo cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:14:16 -0700
  ...lube speedo cable? > > I do , religeously. > Take cable off back of speedometer ( helps to have instrument cluster > out of the way ) > Jack up left...