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• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:23:52 -0400
  ...Also it measures<br> the voltage *at the alternator* instead of at the battery<br> so when the electrical load is high, the voltage...
• Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 11 May 2003 13:56:25 -0400
  ...The load of the battery is vital for the proper functioning of the alternator and voltage regulator. Without it there's nothing to take...
• Re: Strobe lights on my vanagon--why?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:41:23 -0500
  I've had the suggestion made that it may be a bad voltage regulator. I put a VM on the battery with the car...
• Re: Hella H4s and relays
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 18:45:46 -0700
  ...Even a tiny loss > of voltage at the lamps, results in a huge loss of light output. > > You will notice a HUGE improvement in...
• (and other nuggets...) kill switch $1.49 theft prevention
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 08:46:00 -0700
  ...the coil, rather than the high voltage lead to the distributor. Most of the reason that the high-tension lead to the distributor is...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:36:06 -0400
  ...Any high resistance in this > path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think > it is like > 40 below. Yes...
• Re: O2 Sensor voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:50:22 -0500
  ...At idle speeds the transitions took an appreciable fraction of the cycle; at high speed the waveform was pretty square and with roughly equal...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer Checking engine grounding1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:23:20 -0800
  ...This is a connection system that is ripe for high resistance over time and floating micro-voltages that can cause electrolysis. Extra grounds can...
• Re: Flashing light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 18:59:07 -0400
  ...84), and any blinking without high-temp indication on the gauge is either bad gauge or bad voltage. d >Thanks for any thoughts! >Blake...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 21:44:27 -0800
  ...Higher voltage indicates rich > mixture, low voltage is lean. > > Jay > > > > > Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 01/13/2003 02...
• Improving the performance of the Vanagon air conditioning fan and saving the switch
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:13:54 -0400
  ...rear to handle the high amp fan load that this switch was trying to handle. I measured the voltage available at the fan in...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 13:42:04 -0800
  ...If you were to look at the PDF file below it shows that running at 90% voltage gives you 80% of the light and...
• Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:53:17 -0500
  ...Both will work the same assuming you are maintaining proper voltage. The only difference with the 12 volt is that there is no thermostat...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:02:53 -0700
  ...there's OE .....in which you get the connector plug ........those can be as high as $ 130, even more. then there's the generic...
• more radiator discussion. anyone have LED sender unit fail?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Thu, 25 May 2006 23:32:16 -0400
  ...voltage at gauges but from what I have bad voltage there often causes low readings of the temp or fuel gauge not high. The...
• Re: Stupid Electrical error
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 07 Apr 94 21:01:19 CDT
  ...i've found LED's to be a bit sensitive to high voltages. get some radio shack LED and try connecting in across the...
• electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:01:34 -0500
  ...The voltage at the battery (under load) reads 12.4 volts but at the terminal it reads 11.5 volts, only 3 feet of...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:56:47 -0500
  ...If you have the same >current, but a higher voltage (caused by pushing through the extra diodes) >the alternator does have to work harder...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:29:22 -0400
  ...I'm almost out of troubleshooting time (back to work), but doesn't the ECU control the coil power ground? Why the high voltage...
• Re: Electric Problem Solved - I Hope
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:26:35 -0500
  ...To make sure, ground the spark coil secondary (high-voltage) wire and get someone to crank while you wiggle the wires at the battery...
• Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:34:28 -0400
  ...A high current draw will make losses due to bad connections or inadequate wiring more evident. Ken On Sun, March 23, 2008 1:14...
• Re: Yet another EE talks batteries
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 19:26:25 -0400
  Lawrence Johnson wrote: > Bill, if you follow the Bentley wiring, then the relay is only closed when the > voltage output from the alternator exceeds...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:02:36 -0500
  ...It could be >adjusted to charge at a higher voltage if you are using a deep-cycle. Sure. Always good to have redundancy. But...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:31:12 -0700
  ...a normal voltage for a Vanagon alternator and yes other > brand vehicles often are higher. The real question is what voltage is > the battery...
• Disclaimer found on a site
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 05:37:20 -0700
  ...your battery is already weakened, your engine is harder to turn over (higher current needed), starter is about worn out (needs more current), and...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:07:43 -0500
  ...The voltage regulator in the cluster only regulates what goes to the temperature and fuel gauges. Mike Michael Diehr wrote: > My instrument cluster (85...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:42:07 -0800
  ...need to compare your static non-running voltage to your charging voltage > & charging should be higher. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www...
• What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 15:27:11 EST
  ...Is there any way we can hook up a couple of high voltage wire to the drivers seat, that would shock the s*** out...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:17:05 -0700
  > Has anyone ever found a good source for a cheap LCD Digital Voltmeter >> display to monitor the battery voltage? Something that can be permanently...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...are three contacts on the coil, one of which is the > >high-voltage-to-the-distributor, one is two-green-wires (marked "-1"), > >and...
• Electrical contact enhancer: Stabilant 22
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 20 Jun 1997 00:15:30 -0700
  ...levels, ie low amperage/voltage conditions, but doesn't seem to have much of an effect at high voltages or amperages. Esp. good for...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...The Bentley doesn't mention voltage at the coil. Only that the voltage should jump to 4.5 volts when center connector wire for...
• Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:58:48 -0400
  ...voltage capacity, surge capacity, minimal-overload characteristics, short-circuit characteristics, time-delay, fast-blow, physical size, cost... Gets *really* interesting when you need high...
• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:35:56 -0500
  ...the voltage drop across the coil secondary, and coil and plug wires). I'm guessing that it remains a good bit higher since we...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:48:34 -0800
  ...Panels and wiring exposed to the elements often >>> fail with a high resistance, so it's common to see voltage with no >>> current behind...
• Re: led replacement for overhead westy light
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:48:54 -0500
  ...the voltage loss. The wires probably drop that much but >they're spread out and can dissipate the heat -- but a high-resistance >crimp...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:25:56 -0500
  ...High beams not working-lighting upgrades! The relays are not installed to make it possible to add high watt bulbs, that's just a...
• Re: Problem with Stancor 120-901 relay??
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:53:48 -0400
  ...headlights and the voltage climbed to a more reasonable number. > > If the relay had been the one with the higher-voltage coil it might...
• Re: O2 sensor transition time
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 May 2009 07:38:29 -0700
  ...watched recently took about 2 sec to go from low > voltage to high and vice-versa, at idle. This may not be typical. I...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 07:38:23 -0800
  ...I think that > means smaller gap=quicker spark=lower voltage=cooler fire and larger > gap=slower spark=higher voltage=hotter fire. > > Am I missing...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:04:52 -0400
  ...The voltage regulator controls alternator output by varying the magnetic field (current) of the rotor as it spins in the stator. Since you are...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:03:49 -0400
  ...Deep cycle batteries can be drained more, but have > their own set of problems, like needing a higher voltage to charge > them completely and...
• Re: Relaying Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:27:31 +0100
  ...and/or battery problems. > > > > The battery must be charged at a voltage higher than 12, the upper limit > > being a compromise between charge rate...
• HID light upgrades - anyone try them?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:38:44 -0500
  Does this HID option require the higher voltage relays or no? cheers, ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Date...
• Re: electrical experts: voltage drop and the fridge theory.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 00:58:07 -0500
  ...roughly, voltage to drive 10 A through 6 ft of 12 awg is 10 amp x 6 ft x 1.5 ohm/1000 ft...
• Re: digitool readings help needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:48:47 -0400
  ...its internal ground point will be higher than the battery ground, since there is always some voltage dropped across the wire and connections. I...
• Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 08:41:04 -0800
  ...High beam LED glows dimly. (if i turn on high beams, the LED goes OUT, ironically) Cluster illumination lights off. If i rotate the...
• Re: Rich running incident puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:21:29 -0500
  ...With all > the FI sensors giving info to the ECU by resistance to a specific voltage, > perhaps the voltage drop creates misinformation. Or even...
• Re: Low Beams VERY dim!
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 22:21:50 -0400
  Bill, check your voltage at the head light plug. Should be 12+ with the van not running. Dirty connections or grounds are the problem...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...no difference, voltage at ECU (probably) steady below half volt. Could be a very high-resistance leak, this is a high-impedance circuit. Bad...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:09:08 -0500
  ...Leave the fuse in circuit since by its > > nature it produces a voltage drop. Product of voltage and amperage > > should be at least 85...
• Was Ticking ECU, now ECU internals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 15:12:41 -0500
  ...Regarding high voltage systems running at frequencies with audible harmonics. It may not be that the ticking you hear is a short, but the...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Annie Anderson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:16:47 -0800
  ...What is >>>> recommended? >>>> >>> >>> The voltage regulator/brush pack that is on your alternator looks like >>> this: >>> < >>> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:24:42 -0800
  ...That source is bypassed when you pull on the high beam stalk to flash the high beams. that works off 'anytime' voltage. less likely...
• Re: melted alternator wire
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 19:36:59 EDT
  ...I measured a significant voltage drop (loss) across it when I ran all the electrical consumers i.e. A/C, bright lites, blower fan...
• Re: O2 sensor transition time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:31:15 -0400
  ...watched recently took about 2 sec to go from low >voltage to high and vice-versa, at idle. This may not be typical. I...
• Re: charging system problem? battery sitting for a while.
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 23:37:17 -0500
  ...to buy another? If I recharge it overnight and the voltage goes up higher, to the 12.65V or so that Alistair mentions, does...
• Re: was no start-my problem is intermittant sluggish starting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:44:27 -0800
  ...I would measure that voltage getting to the starter ., and the battery while cranking. it should stay up pretty high ...say 11.5 volts...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:01:03 -0900
  ...t lose voltage like a diode isolator, but it does monitor voltage and connects the batteries after a minute of higher voltage (alternator working...
• Re: Mystery part - what is this thing?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:21:16 -0700
  ...If you are willing to modify your alternator for a higher charging voltage, then you should you the battery isolator, which is superior in...