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• 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...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:05:23 -0700
  ...In the > stock configuration the regulator sees the charging voltage at a > point internal to the alternator so a loss of the connection to...
• Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:04:47 -0400
  ...firstly, the alternator belt has been shrieking like a banshee; mostly at start-up, but occasionally I have noticed it at stoplights or when...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:31:02 -0800
  ...amps directly from the alternator > -the aux battery current demand (amps) is supplied from the alternator > not from the alternator AND the 1st battery...
• spare waterpump or alternator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 09:20:21 -0800
  ...Both the waterpump and alternator should give you some warning before failure. Listen to the engine and look for leaks or coolant loss and...
• Re: Bench test alternator? (checked archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:46:02 -0700
  ...On 8/21/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all. > > I've been carrying around a spare alternator. Kinda over kill yes...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:18:19 -0800
  ...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: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:44:49 -0400
  ...Alternator question > > Hi Volks, > > There are two issues I have noticed recently with my 87 Wolfsburg... > > firstly, the alternator belt has been shrieking like...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:15:19 -0700
  ...You can run a charging wire from the alternator right to the separator device to minimize wire length and get a more consistent charging...
• Re: 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 20:43:02 -0700
  ...If the engine dies...bad alternator. (or possibly bad ground attachment between the alternator and frame). If the engine purrs right along, probably a...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:48:32 -0700
  ...Always unhook the battery ground cable when working with the alternator. Mark B Feddish wrote: > My battery and ox light keep coming on at...
• Re: Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 17:59:57 EST
  ...WHat minimum voltage does ignition >require. > >Why no alternator light if not charging , grounds.? It starts hard on >cold morning, sometimes no start. . >Alternator...
• Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 16:06:11 -0700
  ...The relay should NOT be energized unless the engine is running and the alternator is charging. Disconnect the blue wire at the alternator and...
• Initial autopsy results loose alternator '84 Vanagon 1.9 L engine
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:24:35 -0400
  ...Removed alternator and found both bolts going into case had sheared off with part of case worn away form left bolt hole. The same...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:59:30 -0700
  Heh. 'course then the question goes from "can the inverter handle the AC" to "can the alternator handle the inverter". A 100A alternator might...
• RE: Alternator & O2 lights on
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 16:10:40 -0500
  ...I'm going to check the alternator and voltage regulator tonight. It looks like one of these is suspect, hopefully not the alternator. > I...
• Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:45:58 -0700
  ...Why would the light be brighter when alternator (presumably) spinning faster? If a component on the alternator was nearly worn out, wouldn't that...
• Re: Alternator Deal"what is busdepot's record on this"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:06:18 -0700
  Mark, so are you saying that the AC huricane force fan and ac blower pushed the need for the 90 amp alternator? and did...
• Re: Battery light staying on till I hit the gas?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:43:17 -0800
  Perry, I've traced the circuit diagram for the battery light and it appears that the voltage generated by your alternator/voltage regulator is...
• Re: OXS and battery LEDs
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:58:47 -0700
  It hath been written: >> on all vanagons the alternator does not >>charge till the van is reved a bit, then the LED >>alt/battery...
• Re: FW: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:48:38 -0400
  ...Now my battery light and OXS light are on constantly and the FLAPS alternator test machine says the alternator is not putting out volts...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
  I have stated many times in the past that the alternator is not the best method for charging a deep cycle battery. However, the...
• Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:39:24 -0700
  My Subaru alternator does a much better job than the original one. The wipers are a little faster and the lights a little brighter...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:46:02 -0600
  ...after changing the >>> alternator and letting the battery get a good charge. I'm still >>> wondering about changing the wire between the alternator and...
• Re: alternators-Bosch or otherwise?
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 14:48:33 -0500
  ...Otherwise, an alternator will last forever as long as >> the widings are not abused to cause the insulation to fail. > >Sorry Dennis, I disagree...
• Re: squeaking from alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 1 May 2000 21:52:14 -0700
  ...squeaking from alternator? > My 87 Westy has recently developed a squeaky noise that seems to be > coming from the alternator. It tends to make...
• Alternator replacement
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 17:18:20 -0600
  While pulling away from a light at about 4000 rpm, my alternator light and O2 light came on. First I thought I threw the...
• Re: Late-model 120A alternator fit on wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:44:52 EDT
  WOW! Why would they put 120 Amp alternators in Jettas? Especially during this rein of the bean counters. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
• Re: Water pump premature failure
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:06:28 -0500
  Per Dennis's instructions, I tightened the h*** out of the alternator, so that I could turn the alternator nut and make the engine...
• Need part number or dims fot alternator belt no ac on ahu motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Wed, 25 Sep 2013 20:07:48 -0700
  Can any one help me with finding the part # for the alternator serpentine belt. Ahu motor no AC. Just replace a bad 90 amp...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:34:42 -0400
  ...Reserve Capacity (25 amps x so many minutes) is an indication of how far down the road you can get after your alternator fails...
• Re: Alternator replacement????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:41 -0500
  ...in Louisville, KY is trying to tell me that�installing an alternator is going to cost $398. > Does that even come close to sounding...
• Re: freak: alternator belt JUMPed off
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 6 May 2001 09:51:34 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 2:48 AM Subject: freak: alternator belt JUMPed off > I can ONLY surmise that somehow the cap blew...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:50:36 -0700
  "You should be able to use a wrench on the alternator pulley and turn the engine without the belt slipping." Ah, then it's...
• Re: Starter Power Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:04:11 -0700
  ...Also, the alternator to battery power connection is through the same post on the starter. If the main battery cable is left off the...
• Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:13:08 -0700
  Yes Phil, that is correct - there should be a relay that prevents the fridge from running on 12v unless the alternator is providing voltage...
• Re: On the road - charging issue
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 May 2023 09:13:59 -0700
  To accurately assess the charging system it is fundamental to start by measuring the charging voltage directly at the source, the alternator. Second spot...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:33:35 -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: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:03:05 -0700
  ...Both times they looked up the list price of the alternator from Bosch and based their rebuild prices on that inflated figure. Speaking of...
• FW: Aux battery & isolator
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 10:36:23 -0800
  ...if you > have anything hooked up to the alternator output lead btw the alternator > and isolator, there will be two effects, 1) it will...
• Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:04:23 -0800
  ...So do i get a new isolator or try find the part for the Bosh alternator (or just buy new alt any wasy & keep...
• Re: Seeing Red
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 4 Jul 2020 18:30:10 -0700
  Hi, You connect the thin blue wire to the alternator? And connected to the right stud? If so l double check and check back...
• Re: Pics of my Frankenstein alternator bracket supports!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:40:24 -0800
  Actually not incorrect I wrote: "Alternator bracket only has one bolt holding it to block" :^) The way it came to me (just bought van...
• Re: Voltage drop with headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 14:50:59 -0400
  Are you checking at the alternator output stud? By putting in higher power headlights, you've increased the current draw from the alternator. If...
• Re: Need quick answer... how many connections to 2.1 alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 12:14:14 -0700
  ...Put your meter between there and ground and you'll read battery voltage, start it up and you should see alternator voltage. Report back...
• FW: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:25:59 -0400
  ...My $.02 says it's the alternator. Check the output at the positive side of the battery or on the back of the alternator...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:13:06 -0800
  hi David ! you might get many responses asking if you are confusing 'alternator' and 'starter.' The alternator is that silvery lookin' round thing on...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 22:43:31 -0500
  ...Just look at the Bentley wiring > diagrams, any year, almost any model of VW, alternator section, and see > that the thin blue wire used...
• Re: DC to DC Charger for Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:45:14 -0700
  This looks like an interesting device, would allow the alternator to properly charge AGM batteries. -Mark > On Jun 18, 2024, at 7:47 AM...
• Re: taking the alternator out
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 21 May 1997 08:22:07 -0500
  ...taking the alternator out Date: Wednesday, May 21, 1997 8:13 AM Tonya, You should be able to get a rebuilt alt fairly cheap...
• Wanted: Alternator
  Historical mailing list - JeremyK.
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:34:40 -0800
  ...I need an alternator for my 83.5 water beast leak machine. Anybody parting, or willing to dig one up. Also, If anyone has...
• Re: One Step Forward, One Step Back
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:19:59 -0600
  ...I had a thought, and sure, enough no >alternator belt. I'd been running on the battery for a while. Glad you got it...
• alternator problem solved?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:04:47 -0600
  Okay volks, I think my alternator saga has ended. As a refresher, 1) alternator & O2 light began coming on intermittently 2) after a week...
• Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:14:51 -0500
  ...The usual causes are a bad alternator, beginnings or out f balance. The next cause if folks who leave the lower alternator pivot bolt...
• Council Bluffs Update
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:57:15 -0500
  Thank you for all the suggestions on my alternator problem, it was all very helpful. The rest of the story.. The next morning the...
• Re: Wbx alternator belt question
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:10:55 -0700
  ...I think it’s 1100 for the alternator and 1075 for power steering. I also have some old notes that they need to be...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2008 to 14 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-199)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:48:54 -0800
  ...I go from the aux battery(pos) to the 1315 to the starter post and then beef up the alternator to starter with some...
• Re: Alternator replacement
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sun, 31 Aug 2003 12:52:06 -0600
  ...Belt is in place, > alternator is turning, no output. > > I pulled the alternator, and removed the regulator to check the brushes, and > they were...
• Re: Electrical fits!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:23:20 -0500
  ...As for the bat and oxy lights flickering and then dying, this is a sign of a failing alternator. The bat light is part...
• Re: Red light rev(the Jolly guy from Rhode Island)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 15:14:20 -0800
  David and Andrew, Might not this deliberate design choice by VW be to prevent drag on the starter motor from the alternator during start...