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• Alternative alternators?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 01:50:08 -0700
  ...Even for a modest high accuracy system, he insists the Westie must have at least a 65 amp alternator. I installed an inverter, and...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 05:48:40 -0600
  ...Proper diagnoses includes measuring current and taking voltage measurements to locate the drop. > > The alternator warning light does more than indicate that the alternator...
• Re: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:16:54 -0400
  ...It charges the batteries > each night while I'm parked. > > But I just measured the alternator output at idle and at 2,000 rpm...
• Re: Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 21:28:43 -0700
  How does one identify these 120A alternators? David Marshall wrote: > Michael, > As long as the Alternator is from an A1 or A2 series VW...
• Re: Squeaking & Squealing...Motor Mounts?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 17:19:27 EST
  I think it could be your water pump or alternator. I have seen some pretty shot motor mounts before but they have never squeaked...
• alternator Qs?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 19:12:50 EDT
  At my alternator the voltmeter reads 13.9 idle and even with the engine revved. At the battery with the engine revving at abut...
• Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:55:15 -0400
  ...Same diagnosis? Weak alternator? Thanks." no, if I recall it correctly that's the way it supposed to work. I "think" you need about...
• diesel alternator interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:11:31 -0500
  Hello, basically three alternator choices listed on BD web site for the diesel Vanagon- a 90 amp and a 65 amp Bosch, and a...
• Re: Alternator/Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 08:24:14 -0500
  My batteries are not hooked together, one works with the engine and alternator, the other one works for the sink, lights, fridge, etc, and...
• What does my battery light mean
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 11:24:04 -0800
  ...Does the battery light mena that the battery is low, that the alternator is charging, or that that alternator needs to be charging? Dave...
• need mounting bracket for alternator in Vancouver, BC
  Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:15:28 -0700
  I need a mounting bracket (cradle bracket) for the alternator for my '88 vanagon in Vancouver, BC. Anyone know where I could get a...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0, 150 Amps is on target
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:18:20 -0800
  ...The stock Bosch WBX alternator is rated 90 amp not 65amp. If you connect multiple large batteries to the alternator with such large wire...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:24:47 -0400
  Bad alternator bearings can also lead to the shrieking belt syndrome. Needing to rev to start charging is a sign the warning light system...
• Re: Update on Alternator Light Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:02:22 -0800
  ...Update on Alternator Light Problem > > >Hi All, > > >I dropped off the alternator this morning at the shop that had >diagnosed it >a few months...
• Re: Alternator idiot light reprise/update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Harpe
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:32:45 -0400
  ...As it turns out, the only idiot was the one between >the steering wheel and the seat. :) > >The idiot light was correct, the alternator...
• Re: drive belts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 21:53:53 -0800
  ...1 for AC, 1 for the power steering / water pump / alternator > b.. 3 belts: 1 for AC, 1 for the water pump, 1 for...
• Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 06:05:30 -0400
  ...crankshaft pulley, water pump pulley, alternator pulley, tensioner, and belt. Also seeking information on alternator/compressor bracket for Vanagon that will allow clearance of...
• alternator/battery light on at 3600+ RPM..what gives?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Innes
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 20:32:28 -0300
  Oh Gurus, My battery/alternator idiot light goes on when the RPMs exceed 3600 or so, and off below that...what is a likely...
• FS: Used 90 amp Bosch alternator
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 09:54:02 -0800
  I have the alternator that I had just bought 4 months prior to engine problems that led to a Subie conversion. I had it...
• Need Alternator P/N's Identitied
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:55:36 EST
  I have two alternators one from an '84 and another from an '89. They are both rated 14V/90A. One is numbered: 025 903...
• Re: Voltage from alternator
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:45:38 -0400
  Greg, You very well may have a bad alternator causing both problems i.e.low voltage and constant current drain. Most FLAPS should be...
• Re: alternator terminal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:40:59 -0500
  The D+ terminal drives (and is driven by) the alternator LED/exciter circuit in the instrument panel. It has to exist in order for...
• Re: Can somebody identify/explain these?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:37:01 -0700
  the club thing...can you unwrap it? thing on alternator is capacitor for electrical noise suppression, "suppression condensor" (right david?) , an additional one to...
• Re: Diesel Alternator Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:27:20 -0700
  ...Diesel Alternator Question > > > What is different internally about the diesel alternators? I have an '89 > Jetta diesel and the local FLAPS does not carry...
• Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:09:10 -0400
  ...I took both the alternator and the battery to the LAPS (F left out intentionally) to have them tested. The battery and alernator both...
• Re: How to tighten loose alternator bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:19:31 -0400
  ...The bolt on the bottom of the alternator also has to be properly tightened. If you can adjust the belt without loosening this nut...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:32:34 -0400
  An easy check of the alternator rear bearing is to remove or at least loosen the belt, then using finger pressure on the fan...
• Re: OXS light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:02:39 -0400
  ...OXS light Any chance the alternator light is flickering with the O2 sensor light? Is? the alternator warning light working? The O2 light goes...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 18:26:36 -0800
  I'd like to see closer to 14v at the battery at idle with no load (lights, heater fans, etc.) from a good alternator...
• Re: Alternator wobble? questions...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 14:12:47 -0800
  ...that wobble was fatal to my alternator. it's the cup bearing that holds the shaft at the end, and if it's gone...
• Re: electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:23:46 -0700
  ...I am not sure if Vanagon's Bosch alternator is brushed (for the field coil) or brushless. The alternator is likely the cause of...
• Re: unhappy alternator bearing
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 07:11:41 -0700
  ...this is the alternator bearing? Is this noise always present, or just when starting? I have found that when the alternator belt is loose...
• Re: '90 Vanagon alternator bracket problem
  Historical mailing list - Tzung-Horng Yang
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:34:00 -0800
  Thank you all for responding to my posted alternator barcket problem. I took my van to the nearest local dealer to replace the bracket...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 00:30:23 -0700
  >I think I remember someone saying that there was a Jetta alternator that >would bolt in to provide 130 amps. Anyone remember the particulars...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:56:59 -0700
  ...Ab > On Apr 9, 2020, at 1:50 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote: > >  >>> Alternator 14.39 >>> Battery 13.91 > > That's more...
• Re: '85 Vanagon with alternator problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 18:14:20 PST
  ...I think you have an alternator that is sensitive to high rpms. Maybe brushes or voltage regulator. I found a regulator for less than...
• Re: [WetWesties] alternator output voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:01:14 -0700
  I just measured my voltage at the alternator- I get 14.36 volts. it remains constant when i rev it. I'll put in...
• voltaget at D+ on alt
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:56:35 -0700
  folks, what is the voltage supposed to be at the D+ terminal on the alternator? i think i have a new bumbed alternator. thanks...
• Re: alternators, voltages, rebuild, idiocracy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:22:33 -0600
  ...Some pics on this website shows how to do that http:// > www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/alternator/alternator_rebuild.htm > > The soldering was easy...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:23:31 -0400
  ...Here's what I did on my previous 1.9 to help stabilize the alternator: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW...
• Re: Alternator questions
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:53:11 -0500
  ...the guy that turned me onto those...a starter/marine/alternator rebuilding shop ..set his at 14.5 volts. > > Reg/brushes ? in that time...
• Alternator small bearing seat
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:26:55 +0100
  Hello, I've taken apart many Bosch alternators over the years. All, after some use, had same problem: the small ball bearing was lose...
• Re: Golf / Jetta Alternator in a Vanagon Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 17:56:26 -0800
  ...Golf / Jetta Alternator in a Vanagon Upgrade Anyone know what year Golf / Jetta Alternator to use for this swap: http://volksweb.relitech.com/90alt...
• Re: Alternator for '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 06:52:28 EST
  ...Time for a new alternator! What is the best deal a Canadian can find in = Canada . Scott, I have them on my Vanagon Items...
• Re: How to check if the Alternator is damaged or broken
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:57:24 -0700
  robertmstewart wrote: >Just wondering if there is a simple way of knowing if the alternator is >dying or needs replacement? > On mine the first...
• Re: Mechanics Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:11:31 -0800
  > Smoked diode in the alternator? Nope. Alternator is fine. ;) j > > On 3/9/07, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > > > Here's a good one...
• Bearings for alternator
  Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:10:25 -0700
  Hi Does anyone know what size bearings are needed in a alternator for a 85 vanagon? It is a weekender Westy with the two...
• Re: Thanks on the amps/voltage explain..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:52:47 -0500
  ...Basically alternators or generators work by moving a magnetic field across the windings. In an alternator, the windings that produce the power are the...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:12:16 -0800
  ...The 83,84,85 and early 86 version used 2 smaller wires to carry all the current from the alternator. Late 86 and all...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 11:07:14 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Alternator upgrade note > > > ..... Add other inefficiencies in the >> drive and yes, you can loose 5 hp running one. > > I have put in...
• Can't find my calipers - stud size on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:49:12 -0700
  ...What size ring lug do I need to get to fit over the B+ stud on the alternator? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84...
• Re: Alternator Deal"what is busdepot's record on this"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 10:14:33 -0700
  ...stamped on the Bosch alternator. Mine reads: "N1->14V 34/90 amps" 34 = 3400 rpm. (of course pulley sizes comes into the alt rpm...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:07:58 -0700
  ...I totally believe Evan that the 3 Vanagons he's owned have 65amp alternators because I had heard of them, but I can only...
• Wbx 90 Amp alternator fit Jetta ABA engine?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 1 Feb 2016 18:14:18 -0800
  ...I know pretty much anything can be made to fit but from what I'm seeing, the Bosch rebuilt alternator may be a better...
• Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:30:51 -0800
  ...Diesel alternator My '90 has a 90 AMP alternator that was in the bus when I got it. Also, I believe many of the...
• Tiico: Alternator Vibes
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 22:56:38 +0000
  Hello listees, just wanted to add that my alternator did the same thing with the bracket an all. It broke, then it was quiet...
• 82 diesel with alternator probs
  Historical mailing list - Phil Krueger
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:56:40 -0800
  ...They are under warrantee but I have replaced 3 alternators and all follow the same pattern. My wiring has not been messed with and...
• '85 Vanagon belt sizes
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 14:04:30 -0500
  Driving to work yesterday I lost two belts--Alternator/Water Pump and the AC belt. I assume one of them broke and slipped under...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:23:24 -0500
  At 1:27 PM -0600 2/22/2000, HERMANN DE BOER wrote: >When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs...
• Re: Charging Second Battery
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 20:28:53 -0800
  --------- Mark wrote Oct 28 in response to Steve's battery charging question: > > The aux battery relay closes whenever the alternator is producing voltage > (i...