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• Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:01:54 -0500
  ...all the current it can from the alternator, causing a 0.4 volt drop across the cable, engine, ground strap and body. Tom From...
• Re: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:04:51 -0800
  ...Jumper cables and jump starting Two cautions on jumper cables. One, try to stay away from the el cheapo cables and keep the clamps...
• Re: batt cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:26:52 -0500
  ...Of the two wires on the alternator one connects to the battery cable at the starter and the other goes to post in the...
• Re: AC/BAttery indicator lighty
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 19:41:25 CST6CDT
  On 9 Aug 96, Terry Tan wrote: > One thing the Ground cable on the battery terminal felt quite warm > indicating some heavy load somewhere...
• Re: can vanagon run w/out alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:16:16 -0800
  Yes, the cold start cable rubbed against the fusible link. At 10:16 PM 11/4/01 +1200, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >By the way...
• Re: 1991 digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:06:52 -0600
  ...cable ...that helped get > measured-at-the battery charging voltage closer to the voltage measured > at the alternator. > VW made the main battery cable...
• Another Two Battery Set-up
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:26:07 -0400
  ...from the alternator to the relay and a red wire from the relay to the second battery. Advantages: no disconnecting the (-) cable at the...
• Re: Another nice trip with NO vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:47:53 -0700
  ...One end of the ground cable goes to the alternator body. I used one of the four small (4mm?) studs that holds the alt...
• Re: Charge battery but can't access it
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:41:53 +0200
  ...Helmut, '80 Vanagaudi On 15.07.2023 17:33, Dan N wrote: > hi Dennis, > > Alternatively could we use the Red cable at the alternator...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:06:08 -0400
  ...A larger wire from the alternator to the battery cable connection on the starter will help the battery charge faster and help get more...
• Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 16:06:34 -0500
  ...the cable leading to the ECU and ground (alternator shell or other point on frame). What I am calling pin 1 on cable leads...
• Re: Something wrong ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:15:05 -0700
  ...the charging cable after the engine is running. Mark HotelWestfalia wrote: > It’s about the charging to the battery from the alternator. > > 13.9...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 16 May 2007 00:01:32 -0500
  ...The coil of the relay is driven by the wire from the alternator that also runs the alternator warning light on the dash. This...
• Re: Second Battery Under Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 14:23:55 EST
  ...one battery gets the full alternator output.Wireing up the switch is simple. The pass # 1 batt cable is disconnected from the starter and...
• Help installtion Aux.battery 1985 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 17:48:55 -0700
  ...Starter (would be easier than >running the cable to the main battery) Splice into the blue alternator >wire(to dash light) to power relay...
• charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:37:35 -0700
  ...when there is 13.8 volts of charging ooomph at the alternator main terminal ... and only 13.4 at the ( new ) battery . I look...
• Re: 1991 digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 22:21:01 -0800
  ...and for getting charging voltagefrom Alternator to battery .. I added a fat wire in parrallel to the battery cable .. seems to work just fine...
• Re: Starting Problems....looking like alternator
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:59:49 -0600
  ...The heavy lug of the starter terminal is where the alternator >connects to the battery cable. This is a loose connection and corrosion >point...
• Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 21:22:05 EDT
  ...An eyelet cable adjuster the thing with the eyelet's on both ends and center threaded part.. Bolt to alternator then to adjusting bracket...
• Alternator stud rubber cap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 May 2015 09:33:40 -0700
  ...I found that Blue Seas "stud insulator CableCaps", PN 4010, fit both the battery studs and the 4 AWG cable I'm using. They...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:11:19 -0700
  ...my alternator cable broke and I find |> that after removing the broken end, the cable is to short to reach the |> alternator connection post...
• Re: Electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:10:12 -0500
  ...Alan; I beefed up the cable between the alternator and the starter on our 85. I found an unacceptable voltage drop there when using...
• Re: Clean those ground connections!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 19:07:02 -0700
  ...then one of these HEAVY cables from engine block to sheet metal. All I need now is alternator body to engine block. Jake de...
• Re: alternator Qs?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 23:59:48 -0400
  ...You might want to check either the battery ground cable, or the positive wiring from the alternator to the battery (I'm not authoritative...
• Iraggi alternators (different than my question on the subaru vanagon list)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:45:52 -0400
  A few weeks ago someone pointed out the Iraggi alternators on Ebay's stores. I got one (200 amp version) for my SVX powered...
• Re: Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 12:52:17 EDT
  ...When pulling the literally blown-apart 1.9, my Alternator cable was not attached with a tie-strap to the Air Box as Blaine...
• Re: adding a second battery
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:58:40 -0400
  ...Ran the (+) cable right to the starter solenoid terminal where all the big (+) leads meet. (From the alternator and then front to the original...
• Re: battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:10:24 -0400
  ...battery cables I'm still trying to figure out which wire comes directly from the alternator to the battery. I disconnected the smallish red...
• Re: Voltage regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 09:51:01 -0400
  ...negative cable to the battery post. I then noticed that, upon > turning on the ignition, there was the oil light but no alternator or...
• Re: Battery and OXS light?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:43:19 -0500
  ...changed without even > removing the alternator. > > Remember, always disconnect the battery ground cable before working > on your alternator (and most electrical items for that...
• What is the cable and plug in these photos please
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:15:48 -0700
  Can anyone please help me identify plug/cable shown in three photos at this web link? Thanks very much in advance for your help...
• Rebuilt alternator for my 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 18:33:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Two questions, is 13.75 volts a bad reading for an alternator, and does $125 for a rebuilt alternator seem resonable? TIA Tim Hannink...
• Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:25:23 -0500
  As part of this upgrade the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable should also be upgraded or bring a wire from the...
• How to install 90A alt. on Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 12:04:09 EDT
  ...For the B+ lead from the alternator to the starter + terminal I used #6 welding cable and had my FLAPS install the correct terminals...
• Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:12:19 -0700
  ...What fixed it really well was another battery cable, direct from alternator B + post to battery positive terminal, so she has two positive battery...
• Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:22:48 -0700
  ...Bentley shows two parallel wires from the alternator that connect to a bus wire that runs from the heavy starter cable to the front...
• Re: Fw: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Thu, 6 May 2010 03:52:09 +0000
  Funny thing - the new alternator came with a neon orange sign wired to it that says: "Battery must be fully charged prior to installation...
• Re: Was Stutter and Low Batt-Now Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 May 2010 07:47:15 -0700
  ...Next, with the engine running, check the output of the alternator AT the alternator. You should see about 14.2-14.4 volts. Now...
• How to PROOF your Battery
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:19:44 -0700
  ...cables if necessary. Then make sure the top of the battery is kept clean. This will double the life of the battery, alternator and...
• Re: amber verse cleard relays
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 01:29:04 EST
  ...alternator" wire is a large cable between the battery and starter and continues to the alternator with smaller wire). Between the starter and alternator...
• Poor charging, hot start problem fix
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 18:40:41 EDT
  ...To make a long story short I parralled the exsisting alternator to starter cable with a beefier 8 gauge cable I made up (I...
• Re: Battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:44:14 -0500
  ...What I told him is how my Eurovan Camper is wired, your way is definitely better if the alternator has a connection for that...
• Electrical problem found, '84
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:19:55 -0800
  ...Even though the starter cable was tight, the alternator one was loose. The heat generated by the loose connection was great enough for the...
• How To Make New Battery To Starter Cable for 2.1 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:28:22 -0600
  ...Length and gauge of the wire from starter to alternator and again, is bigger better? 4. Any tips on soldering the ends on that...
• Re: Need help - will not crank
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 07:09:22 -0500
  I'm buying all the tools to make up this cable. I need 5 of them and figured its not worth trying to mickey...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:12:20 -0500
  ...the alternator has nothing to do with starting other than keeping the battery charged. if the battery is indeed ok, and well charged, then...
• Re: Alternator blue wire
  Historical mailing list - Jason Guest
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:02:59 +0100
  There is a OXS sensor reset button on the speedometer cable junction box under the front of the van van that clicks when you...
• Re: Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:21 -0500
  ...the original alternator belt to use it though, I suppose it'd be easier to just spend the $$$ and connect the cables when it...
• 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 23:11:52 -0600
  ...this would be regular lead acid batteries. (Assume good grounds/cables and full alternator voltage getting to the batteries, which I understand is not...
• Yikes, Crosswired Battery!
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 17:22:06 -0400
  ...I corrected my wiring and the starter worked and the engine started, but my red alternator light will not extinguish. With minimal laughter, could...
• Re: [Fwd: 80 Vanagon - Sputters!]
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:21:34 -0700
  ...Also clean all the ground wires and or cables that connect the engine/transaxle to the chassis and or body. The electrical may not...
• Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:47:42 -0500
  ...only save a buck I think these alternators are fine in cars with short battery cable runs and relatively small battery capacities. My Volvo...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 01:02:25 -0500
  David, Can't a heavier wire to the battery help avoid the voltage drop easier? Like OO welding cable? Just thinking of an easier...
• cable that goes to the starter?
  Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 23:34:45 -0700
  Hi all- Have any of you had your cable fall off the starter? I've got a '91 vanagon GL & it has been running...
• Re: Electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:48:57 EST
  Alan; I beefed up the cable between the alternator and the starter on our 85. I found an unacceptable voltage drop there when using...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:19:35 -0400
  Any chance the alternator light is flickering with the O2 sensor light? Is the alternator warning light working? The O2 light goes on with...
• Engine transfered, finally ! - part II
  Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 01:14:47 +0100 (MET)
  ...The `swap'engine had an alternator instead of a generator. We kept the alternator and connected the wires as follow: - green on blue - all...
• Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 06:53:52 -0800
  ...https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/alternator-harness http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_780_683/alternator-cable-upgrade.html Mark Jim...
• Re: alternator output voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:28:06 -0700
  You should measure the voltage at the alternator and at the battery. The difference between the readings will give you an indication of the...
• Re: Where do jumper cables go on an 87 westy?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:53:42 +0000
  On Tuesday 09 Dec 2003 18:45, Mark Tuovinen wrote: > Any decent aftermarket parts supplier can provide remote terminals for > jumper cables, they are...