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• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:57:21 -0700
  ...but I can supply sold state, adjustable voltage regulators for Bosch alternators on Vanagons. Any time anybody is having some problem with a non...
• Re: more radiator discussion. anyone have LED sender unit fail?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 May 2006 06:38:55 -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: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 04:34:03 -0500
  ...If the diode fails, use a higher voltage rating. I think a 4007 has a 1,000 V PIV (peak inverse voltage) rating, which...
• Re: Airflow meter fix info wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 12:31:58 -0700 (MST)
  ...Good luck! -------------------------------------- My first experience related to the problem was when I drove on the highway on a constant speed and after an hour...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 05:59:06 -0400
  ...Charge up battery with charger first then run engine and check voltage at positive battery terminal. >>> >>> Compare to the voltage at the alternator. >>> >>> Alistair...
• Re: Help W/ Grounds - Bucking and High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:46:12 -0400
  ...So she starts bucking again, this time not only at highway speeds, but when ever the RPMs get up near 2700-3000. Also high...
• Re: Charge Controller
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 7 May 2008 17:29:53 -0700
  ...PV solar panel power is at maximum at higher voltage (about 17.5VDC) than batteries want to be charged at (about 14.7VDC max...
• Oops, I "fixed" the alternator light
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 09:32:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...is, the system voltage now never rises above about 11.8 volts, even when the engine has been revved plenty high enough to energize...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 11:54:52 -0700
  ...While it can be used at a lower current >>> application, it is not typically meant for higher loads." >>> >>> -- >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >>> 1984...
• Re: radiator fan not cycling 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:50:40 -0500
  ...If neither work, then you'll need to check the voltages of the high and low terminals to determine if it's the relay...
• Re: High resistance causing no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 02:58:35 -0400
  ...you might not realize that the >coil will work to generate high voltage only when the input across >the coil primary winding is made...
• Re: Re- corrections on capa
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  29 Jan 1997 12:43:29 -0800
  ...the "+" terminal goes to a wire whose voltage is higher than the wire that the "-" terminal goes to, it doesn't necessarily have to...
• Re: O2 sensor question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 10:53:54 -0700
  ...The mixture becomes rich, as evidenced by an increasing voltage on the sensor, and the computer will lean it. It then sees a lean...
• charging woes/charging joy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 21:44:23 -0800
  ...The bearings on my alt were toast and also the charging voltage was very low. The smart thing would have been to have the...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 01:41:07 +0000
  ...ecu is still >> trying to go rich until it sees something. >> > > High voltage signals rich and should drive the ECU lean. However I > think...
• Re: H4 headlights and relays
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 19:24:19 -0500
  ...After all your light switch is just closing the relay and the relay is handling all the high voltage. Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com...
• testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:40:54 -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...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:18:05 -0800
  ...I found that the ground path was the greatest impediment to decent voltage at the lights. Grounding the headlights to the body right behind...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:41:57 -0600
  ...If the single positive post is correct, > does this mean I need a new fan motor? Or should the low-speed voltage > be higher...
• Re: Rechargeable battery help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 20:26:41 -0400
  ...I say "theoretical" because we tried to do this in my high school electronics class, with very poor results. This doesn't mean it...
• Re: Lamda ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 16:09:51 -0600
  ...exhaust note. > > I seem to recall the Lamda sensor is a voltage generating device whose > output varies proportionally to the amount of oxygen in...
• Re: Headlight Failure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:15:48 EDT
  ...A marginal connection (poor contact) would result in a voltage drop across the connection. The worse the connection is (i.e., the higher the...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:26:00 -0700
  ...use the test light to find voltage on a headlight wire. ( should be power on either the high beam wire, or the low beam...
• T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:19:12 -0600
  ...When the voltage dropped below 12V, the relay would cut and separate the batteries. Battery 2 remains loaded, hence the sense voltage does not...
• 87 Westy Coolant Temp Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:14:01 -0400
  ...is reading very high, yet turns on when I'm idling in hot weather (as I would expect). 2. The voltage at the ECU...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 15:00:06 +0000
  ...I pulled the fuse to the radio on Saturday and this > >> morning the > >> > voltage is showing 12.9, exactly where it was when I...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:57:32 -0400
  ...I saw higher voltages ( ~ 0.8 ) and the output fluctuated some (maybe analogue VOM better for this purpose?) but in general, adjusting the CO...
• Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:29:36 -0400
  Greetings All, I have been struggling with diagnosing a high idle/stumble/stalling problem all day today.. Situation: '91 carat automatic, the idle is...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:05:08 -0700
  that high voltage warning on that box .. refers to the nearby coil. there is no 'high voltage' in the relay box there. Nothing over...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:17:49 -0400
  ...With the ignition on (engine not running) check the voltage from the O2 sensor connection to the chassis. Should be ~.5 to .6 volt...
• Re: 96R AGM Battery feedback
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:36:49 -0400
  ...One thing to note is that AGM batteries at rest sit at slightly >> higher voltage than flooded type batteries. When using voltage operated >> combiners...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
  What a tasty question! I have: (in the heater air cover) oil pressure, oil temperature, battery voltage taken at the fuse panel and switched...
• Re: Headlamp Relays - Lights Still Dim
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:26:06 +0200
  ...did you measure the voltage with both bulbs in place? They should be to make a proper measurement. Then with a raise of 2...
• Re: another angle on high-wattage headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 May 1998 22:37:17 EDT
  ...To achieve this scenario we would like 100% of available voltage at the bulb terminals. This of course is impossible due to resistance working...
• dual battery isolator / Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 11:01:54 -0700
  ...At $174.45 for the high technology and much touted product this is disappointing. The specs page didn't mention voltage drop. I'll...
• Re: [vanagon] need tech info for tach cluster circuit board
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:53:46 -0400
  ...LEDs are special diodes which have a "forward voltage" that is much higher, from about 1.8 volts (red) to 2.2-2.5v...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:57:15 -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...
• Bad alternator? Possibly related to hard starting...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 12:43:58 PDT
  ...see 13.8-14 volts! This voltage did not rise to 13 volts no matter how high I revved the engine. So I wonder...
• Re: Bright, head light problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:52:11 -0500
  ...Okay after all else you have done, now go and check the fuse for the passenger side high beam. It's probably blown. If...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:59:34 -0500
  ...What's the TII voltage as it warms > up? Should drop down to ? a tenth volt or so ? at running temp. If it's...
• Re: Battery response try again.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:24:49 -0400
  ...Typically some AGM batteries prefer a higher "finishing" voltage some all the way up to14.9vdc. Alternator charging for DC batteries is always a...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:29:27 -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...
• Both low beams burnt out at same time?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:45:15 -0700
  ...voltage tester and everything appears to be working OK - the low beam filament gets power at the headlight bulb plug and then the high...
• Re: O2 sensor testing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 15:13:17 -0500
  ...Higher voltage indicates rich mixture, low voltage is lean. Jay Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 01/13/2003 02...
• Re: Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:31:08 -0600
  ...I used a high impedance DMM, so not sure what voltage would be with an analog meter. Bentley says voltage should be 5V. So...
• Fridge Relay etc.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Jul 95 17:32:38 PDT
  ...The activation coil allows the relay to be closed when the alternator voltage exceeds the battery voltage. You can cleverly rewire this relay to...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 84 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start/Poor-idle/Stall
  Historical mailing list - "Cliff Westendorp (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 13:50:30 -0400
  ...I had cleaned them,although voltage drop showed nothing and he drove it over the weekend. He said it was running great. Other commen...
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:27:59 -0700
  ...In general, higher uotput will not hurt the vehicle, as long as the voltage is correct. � � � � --- On Fri, 9/12/08, Tony Collins <tonycollin...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:04:48 -0800
  ...That lets both the high and low beam voltages feed back to the high beam indicator, lighting it in both cases. I like to...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 07:45:15 -0700
  The keying wire itself draws little current, it just provides a signal voltage to the unit to put it to sleep or wake it...
• Re: Continuous Duty Solenoid vs Starter Solenoid; Visual Difference?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:24:00 -0700
  ...For these applications there are many things that > need high current control including manifold pre-heaters and glow plugs to > get engines started to...
• Re: O2 sensor grounding?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:02:32 -0500
  ...the board, >from very low voltage to very high. Replacing the sensor helped but didn't >steady the voltage to within limits. All connections...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:28:52 -1000
  ...You see an extra high .say 200+ amps reading, during starter cranking .. you start thinking about that whole circuit and the starter itself. notice...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] More charging system comments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 19:10:40 -0400
  ...As far as I'm concerned, with the exception of very high quality units such as the Hellroaring devices, these things suck and in...
• Re: Chasing Surge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 5 May 2002 17:50:08 -0500
  ...I can't think of any way the sensor would fail that would give such high readings. That much voltage seems to indicate a...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:54:55 EST
  ...have to hold the high beams on to get them to work). To check ignition switch, check for voltage while the ignition switch is...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:27:42 -0700
  ...The high side is supplied with five volts limited > at some smallish current and the ECU watches the voltage on that pin. High > = open...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...Engine stalling at high speed When opening the throttle makes things worse it is usually a fuel delivery problem, too lean or too rich...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:09:25 -0800
  ...At the same time the relays will boost the voltage to the bulbs by giving the current a shorter path, but other weaknesses along...
• Re: Alternator woes!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 07:36:30 -0700
  Hey, Use a voltmeter to check the voltage output of the alt. If its not in the 14v range, there is a problem with...