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• 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: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:30:06 -0800
  ...the old-timers did this all the time to 'check > an > > alternator', and I've done it a few times myself and to my...
• Re: Bad battery cable? 90 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:32 -0700
  ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 5:08 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Measure from the alternator case...
• Re: alternator / battery light on question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:47:02 -0500
  ...I've made the same mistake on >> FLAPS alternators that came with no terminals on the back, just studs >> and nuts. >> >
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:01:10 -0500
  ...Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick Being a bit picky here but alternators do not have a commutator. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Strange Blinking Light on my battery light indicator - seems erratic
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:14:17 -0400
  ...I went back to the alternator which is only a couple of years old. I checked all the connections on the alternator itself and...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:25:57 -0500
  ...All VWs have the alternators running ~13.8 volts. This voltage is chosen as it gives a good compromise for battery charging as it...
• Re: What does my battery light mean
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 15:22:21 -0700
  ...In my experience, ~90% of alternator charging failures are solved by replacing this assembly. Disconnect the battery, take out the 2 small screws, swap...
• Re: 84 Westy alternator mount studs breaking
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:58:56 -0700
  At 08:55 AM 9/27/2009, Josie Lamb Williams wrote: >My 84 Westy with original 1900 engine keeps breaking it's alternator >mounting...
• Alternator light glowing dimly
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 19:41:18 -0700
  ...Now, the alternator light comes on when I first start at an idle. Also, when starter is turning over motor, sounds like fast clicking...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:49:52 EDT
  ...correctly doesn't the small wire(blue) activate the alternator field, enabling the alternator to charge, in addition to illuminating the light? Anyone confirm...
• Subject: 86 Syncro dies again
  Historical mailing list - WFryer
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:57:21 -0700
  I had a similar experience with my '86 syncro, and it was traced to the main power wire (red) coming off the alternator and...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations/Harmonics
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:32:50 EST
  ...Overdriving the alternator might have the same effect, as might a cast iron pulley. George
• Re: Battery death overnight
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:11:50 -0400
  Thomas, First, I would take it to your FLAPS and have them test your alternator/battery system. I have found most Autozone guys are...
• Alternator Update and thanks
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:42:15 -0800
  Well thanks to David and Dennis I replaced my alternator as suggested. When going down the road the dash lights would sometimes blink very...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:15:05 -0700
  ...Me? I'd get out the voltmeter and measure voltage at the big terminal on the front (FIF) if the alternator. GT 13.8...
• Re: OX and charge lights on
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:42:13 -0800
  ...Does not go out unless the alternator is turning and charging. But I would be happy to hear if anyone else has noticed this...
• I cant reach the alternator bracket bolt
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:29:26 EST
  I just installed a new alternator but I didnt notice that the mounting bracket that holds the bottom bolt on the alternator has loosened...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 15:57:07 -0500
  ...You'd have to change alternators to one with a W connection on it, which the stock diesels alternators don't have, just like...
• Re: '85 Vanagon belt sizes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 14:26:18 -0500
  ...So, if you are in a bind, you could use the power steering pump belt on the alternator/water pump until you can find...
• Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 20:42:06 -0500
  ...The alternator light would not go out though. The alternator was rebuilt about 11 months ago, and the battery is 2 months old. So...
• Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:35 -0800
  ...The alternator light would not go out though. The alternator was rebuilt about 11 months ago, and the battery is 2 months old. So...
• Alternator woe? (Not Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:21:38 -0800
  ...The alternator light would > not go out though. The alternator was rebuilt about 11 months ago, and the > battery is 2 months old. > > So...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:43:03 -0400
  ...If the terminal voltage of the combined batteries rises above the alternator regulator setting, the alternator will reduce its field current or shut off...
• Alternator, thanks, final
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:51:55 -0500
  ...Alternator, thanks I may be teaching my gran to suck eggs here but did you know that a working alternator should put out about...
• Re: Lower alternator bolt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:31:56 -0500
  ...I have a problem with the lower >> pivoting bolt- the one under the alternator. I removed the alternator from >> my spare engine to see...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:35:39 -0500
  Greg, You can change out the regulator without removing the alternator. If you remove the regulator you will no doubt find worn or disconnected...
• Re: Battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 23:15:09 -0500
  ...The blue wire is connected to the alternator warning light circuit. When the alternator is charging, it actually powers the relay. For some reason...
• Re: need advice on charging light coming on in my 90 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:53:37 -0800
  13.5 volts at the battery is pretty typical - you'll probably get closer to 13.9 at the alternator. Likewise 12.5 - 12...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:07:58 -0400
  ...I use the Gates 7430 for power steering and 7435 for the alternator-water pump regularly with excellent results. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Accessing alternator bolts.................
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 16:53:03 -0400
  At 02:12 PM 10/2/2011, Paul wrote: >Does anyone have some insight about accessing the alternator bracket bolts >on a 1.9L...
• Re: Can't find my calipers - stud size on alternator
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:17:35 -0700
  ...need to get to fit over the B+ stud on the > alternator? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 17:17:43 -0400
  Dear List, Anyone know whether or not the "newer" VW 120A alternators (e.g. from 1997 Jetta) will fit without a problem on a...
• check for bad alternator
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Wed, 26 May 2004 13:31:19 -0700
  what's a quick way to check to see if my alternator is bad? i vaguely remember something about starting the car and then...
• Re: What does my battery light mean
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:20:17 EDT
  ...Does the battery light mena that the battery is low, > that the alternator is charging, or that that alternator needs to be > charging? > > Alt...
• Re: Pics of my Frankenstein alternator bracket supports!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:24:07 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/alternator_fix.htm And yes, i did that fix on over 10 vans... and it work great. The early van...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:23:41 -0700
  ...So the next question is does the >> alternator/water pump belt mount on the inside or outside pulley set? >> I ask because the water...
• Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:19:50 -0700
  ...As for that alternator to starter wire . . . well, that's going the long way around, isn't it? Why bring the current from the...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:20:42 -0400
  ...27) Wire To Alternator? At 03:16 PM 3/12/2013, neil n wrote: >The battery is rated at 25 Amps per 180 minutes...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:55:09 -0700
  If the solenoid is triggered by the blue alternator wire, it would only be activated while the engine is on. If you install the...
• Re: What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:46:18 -0700
  ...A lot of the other stuff but not the CVs, the starter or the alternator...You can go lots of miles with a non...
• RE: Alternator & O2 lights on
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:48:17 -0500
  ...The alternator doesn't self excite from residual magnetism till > about 1000 rpm or so. So, the idiot lights light until you exceed that...
• Replaced blower motor/ alternator out
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:54:22 EDT
  ...The alternator does not appear to be charging! Is this symptom indicative of an alternator problem or is it likely related to the removal...
• Re: alternator rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:06:00 -0400
  ...alternator rear bearing replacement > My alternator needs a new rear bearing, but otherwise seems to be > working just fine. > Being both a cheapskate and...
• Re: Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 22:19:58 -0700
  Usually it is written on a sticker on the side of the alternator - they are physically larger (just) than the 90A units on the...
• alternator oddness
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 1 May 2002 08:50:27 -0700
  ...I'm trying to get an output reading at the alternator so I put my one probe on the red terminal on the alternator...
• 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 belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 5 May 2012 10:27:56 -0500
  ...This could still be a bad alternator bearing or it could be a belt not tightening enough. When tight and the Vanagon off, can...
• Bad Battery Cable- Check the ground! Response was blocked.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:44:38 +0000
  Measure from the alternator case to the chassis. If you can measure voltage there you have a drop on the ground cable. It does...
• Re: Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:10:19 -0600
  Sounds like your alternator belt slipping. When the belt is relatively cold - not warmed from the friction of movement - it shrinks a bit and...
• Alternator repair: replacing voltage regulator and brushes assembly
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:56:52 -0700
  Steve just came by with his voltage regulator and my alternator now charges at 14.03 volts rather than the 13 volts that causes...
• Re: No Start after alternator failure and replacement.. Help requested
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 10:19:02 -0700
  ...Regards, Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Cooper Jonathan wrote: > Make sure the little blue wire on the alternator. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas...
• Re: Becketts Tome on Dual Batt.s,Relays,Saftey,and charging (Very Long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 16:05:58 -0700
  Dan 1) I would start by making sure that the alternator on the '82 vang. is in good shape. Take it out and find...
• Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 11:25:20 -1000
  ...Alternator Bracket > > > I need the bracket that goes right under the alternator > on my '87 Syncro > Westy Weekender! This is my only transportation and...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:55:39 -0400
  ...A genuine Bosch Reman alternator gets the stator fully rebuilt, windings desoldered and resoldered, the slip rings turned if not worn beyond spec or...
• mounting an alternator & where'd everybody go?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 26 Oct 1997 18:33:01 -0500
  is there noone posting anything to this list in the past 12 hours? where is a logical place to mount an alternator on an...
• Re: oxygen sensor and alternator lights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:23:47 EST
  ...A properly working system gooses the RPMs initially to excite the alternator. No pun intended. Try flushing out your idle stabilizer valve and lubricating...
• upgrading an alternator? headlights 85'
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:36:58 -0800
  Good afternoon, I was reading through the new issue of VW Trends and noticed the article on upgrading a Bug's alternator for more...
• What should my brake light voltage be at the bulb?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 18 May 2005 21:36:01 -0400
  My alternator had been acting up for a couple of weeks and I finally got around to replacing it (cheers to me I actually...
• Re: alternator belts
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 21:24:29 -0600
  ...alternator belts > An alternator belt can be defective for various reasons. > The most common is that the belt is rolled onto the pulleys by...