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• Re: alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:55:33 EST
  Bill; The route current takes from the alternator is first to the starter then to the battery and finally the fuse block. The link...
• Re: Baffled, giving up
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 23:49:05 -0700
  What's the status of the blue wire to the alternator ? is the instrument cluster installed ? Does the warning light come on when you...
• '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:42:55 -0700
  ...I followed the advice here and got a properly sized alternator and swapped it in. Thanks for all that help!
• Re: Wiring questions for tach/dash pod from 88-89 into 82 aircooled[LONG]
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:14:37 +0200
  ...LADEKONTR (Alternator warning??) Alternator charging light. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: Timing light power connections
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 15:38:04 -0400
  Connect the positive to the battery + terminal of the alternator, and the negative on the 'ear' of the alternator. Alternatively, you can connect the...
• The case of the cracking Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 18:53:08 -0500
  ...In the past 2.5 years (65k+ miles) I have cracked 5 "lower L-Shaped" alternator brackets. Always crack at the weld. One or...
• Re: Alternator works.....
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:39:44 -0600
  On Jan 9, 2008, at 10:24 AM, craig cowan wrote: > There is also a round plug that is attached to the alternator, it...
• Re: Two bolts to mount the alternator bracket to the engine block are just plain missing!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:35:44 -0800
  ...Friday, December 26, 2008, 6:13 PM > hi David ! > you might get many responses asking if you are confusing > 'alternator' and > 'starter.' > The alternator...
• Re: voltage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 19 Nov 2017 11:13:13 -0500
  ...A loose belt will > reduce alternator output. Next check voltage as close to alternator as you > can get. Also check for voltage loss across...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:36:33 -0700
  ...The voltage you should measure under load is the voltage at the alternator. If the alternator has sufficient output voltage but that voltage is...
• Re: Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:24:56 -0500
  ...It can also indicate a bad ground from the alternator. Measure for voltage from the alternator case to the chassis. If you get more...
• Re: charging light flickers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:56:29 -0700
  How many miles on alternator?� Could be the brushes are worn and not really making solid contact anymore.� I changed mine (preventative, was working...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:47:13 -0800
  ...BTW - this is the alternator - http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ULT1/14778.oap?year=1985&make=Volkswagen&model=Vanagon&vi=1286445&ck...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:30:53 +0000
  ...from what i am gathering is it apears i do have an alternator issue so i called autozone, 20 miles north of here on...
• Re: 130Amp alternator upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:47:01 -0700
  ...What you want is for the alternator to recharge the battery more quickly when the engine is on, fiddling with an adjustable voltage regulator...
• Broken alternator mount mystery solved?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:26:39 -0700
  I reported a bit ago about yet another (four in less than a year) broken alternator mounting bolts in my 1.9L Westy. No...
• dieing battery/alternator
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 11:30:04 -0300
  ...Check the alternator, find the fine blue wire with spade lug connector and give it a good tug. Mine have rusted/cracked through on...
• Re: Bad alternator? Possibly related to hard starting...
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 19:15:13 -0500
  It's probably the alternator. You should try putting in a new set of brushes. Could be the regulator too tho. That doesn't...
• electrical system pulsation?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 22:36:38 -0500
  ...About 3/4 the way home I noticed the alternator light on the dash pulsing with the head lights and the dash lights. I...
• Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 16:58:41 -0700
  The 83 diesel Vanagon in question has a 65 amp alternator. This model uses a 3 pin connector that plugs into the alt so...
• Re: Alternator died
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:01:29 -0700
  Where exactly were you measuring the voltage? At the battery, at the alternator output stud, or somewhere in between? The Vanagon alternator won't...
• Re: Golf Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:42:27 EDT
  ...All Waterboxers come originally with a 90 amp alternator (AL27X or AL33X), which were also used on 85-88 Golfs & Jettas. The difference is...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:49:05 -0500
  ...The waterpump, after all, is driven by the alternator belt. If the belt is OK then he could drive on the battery for quite...
• Re: Battery light comes on above 3200 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 03:26:01 +0000
  Well at least remove and inspect possible worn alternator brushes from the list of culprits, as Alistair has suggested. It's been a long...
• Re: tiico vibrations solved...
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:06:57 +0000
  ...this will make the alternator back to what it was before it was drilled out. then you will only need a pulley. 90A alternators...
• Re: ...Seattle...alternator...help them!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Isherwood
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:43:12 +0000
  ...Just phoned them - The alternator for a 77 bus is $145.65 Cdn which is about $110 US. The regulator is $30 Cdn on...
• Re: Re- Cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  8 Oct 1996 21:46:13 -0700
  ...snip >Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running(specifically >while the alternator is alternatiing) is a VERY unhealthy thing >to do to your...
• Re: Alternator warning light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 20:44:08 -0400
  The regulator brushes and/or alternator bearings are worn and making poor contact. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:27:24 -0700
  Howdy Again Folks, My vw came with no belts attached to the water pump, crank, and alternator. This is a stock diesel engine. Seems...
• Re: Alternator small bearing seat
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:35:40 -0400
  ...Fixed this way >the >alternators would run for many years. >I lost the info and so far here, in Portugal, didn't find a...
• 2nd Battery Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 22:11:30 -0700
  ...Aux Batt ----- Relay ---- Start Batt ---- Starter ---- Alternator 2. Start Batt ---- Starter ---- Alternator ---- Relay ---- Aux Batt Will one of the above put less strain on...
• Re: Alternator upgrade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:58:29 -0500
  Dave, The wire between the alternator and the starter needed upgrading in our 86 and 85. They both had an unacceptable voltage drop (across...
• Portland OR VW U-Pull-It?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:56:05 -0700
  Cunegonde needs a spare 90W+ alternator. Since this is a standard VW part across many models, where're some good VW used part locations...
• where is my squealing coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 19:49:33 -0400
  ...Could have sworn it was coming from around the alternator. Tried tightening the belt (it is a few weeks old so I didn't...
• Need quick answer... how many connections to 2.1 alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:41:40 -0500
  I just put a reman alternator on my 2.1. It isn't working at all. I'd like to confirm that there are...
• Battery or Charging System Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:22:48 -0700
  ...So, I looked at the charging system and was reminded again that the Vanagon uses an alternator that supplies a constant voltage at its...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:07:29 -0700
  ...Ground it or connect it back to the alternator and >> again follow it back to see where it turns to +12.* Can you read...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:25:42 -0700
  ...If a fellow had a second alternator for charging the deep-cycle house battery, then a smart regulator like this might make more sense...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 15:07:11 -0700
  I'm embarrassed to say I carry nearly the same parts. �The spare alternator not listed but in the van saved my butt a...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:25:45 -0700
  ...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: Fw: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:28:11 -0600
  ...Alternator Repairs > > >> I've been plagued by alternator problems and having three vans - and >> being the frugal (read "tightwad") type that I am, I...
• Re: Diesel waterpumps ( 2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 16:41:20 -0800
  ...The larger inner pulley connects to the alternator pulley. Looking at it, the inner pulley lines up with the unused inner track of the...
• Re: 120v generator set up
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
  ...If you do decide to go with an inverter, you could also install a bigger alternator if you need more power. One really nice...
• Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 08:17:29 -0500
  ...Now, at full load, the limit of the alternator is really the internal resistance. As such, at full load, the alternator is only ~50...
• Re: spare waterpump or alternator
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:05:36 -0800
  ...How does one tell that the alternator is going? The only time it's happened to me was about midnight on I5 outside of...
• Re: Blinking Dash Warning Lights! * Uh, "Solved", Sorta...
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 17:53:36 -0700
  ...I re-connected it, and - upon starting the engine - found that the alternator warning and oxygen sensor LEDs no longer came on. [blushing] Now...
• Re: Charging light question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 11:43:00 -0500
  ...The audible click is the relay under the drivers seat that disconnects the 12v refrigerator heating element when the alternator is not charging. The...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:21 -0400
  http://www.1stconnect.com/anozira/SiteTops/energy/Alternator/alternator.htm See "Modifications". I've read about this before.. I wonder if most AC compressors...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:27 -0800
  On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > re > Either way, I should test alternator output...
• Re: How to check alternator output?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:11:14 EST
  ...Rev the engine and put a load on the alternator by turning on the lights. You should see the volts climb which means it...
• Re: Is this my voltage regulator P/N?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:37:14 -0700
  Yes, the VW 068 903 803D part is the right version for the Vanagon 90 amp Bosch alternator. It is also used by most...
• Variable voltage reg., alternator
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 14:28:34 -0700
  Just got back my 90 amp Bosch alternator from the local rebuilder - they included a very nice adjustable regulator; snap off a cap, & set...
• Alternator/Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 17:03:34 -0500
  ...Do I have to change the alternator? If yes, at once or it can be delayed a while? Please give some advice, weekends are...
• Need help in Lime Rock CT
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:29:48 -0400
  ...On our way down the outer part of the alternator pulley shattered. However there seems to be enough of the pulley to charge but...
• Re: Battery and alternator - generic auto electric
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:11:14 -0400
  ...and THEN measure the voltage at the alternator. I like to use it's case as ground. Should be > 13.6 volts. Next move...
• Re: Question about battery light
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 20:58:18 -0400
  ...This current > is > also needed to help[ excite the alternator to get it going. When the > alternator is working it back feeds voltage to...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating? K+N air filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:24:36 -0400
  ...watts [in the alternator] as >>>>> heat." >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone looked at ducting cool air to the fan intake on the >>>>> alternator? Probably not. Am I...
• Re: premature battery death or just not enough use? Flat spot on starter?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:03:41 -0500
  ...In my case, it turned out to be a mis-connected wire at the alternator... the small blue wire that powers the fridge relay...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:53:00 -0400
  ...It behaves *precisely* as advertised, and will stuff 200 amp-hours from a 35-amp alternator running flat-out in about six hours (this...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:30:52 -0400
  ...The built-in automotive regulator on the Bosch alternator won't. You may have to replace the alternator with one that will stand constant...