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• Re: Multimeter help UPDATE-77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:42:55 -0700
  ...the test light in series with the negative cable is fine. Same results with doing in series with the positive cable too. "It's...
• Re: Timing light power source - confirmation
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 18:47:03 -0800
  Hey Mark, I connect mine to the pos terminal on the alternator, it's connected straight to the battery. Ground to the engine somewhere...
• more ???? Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:40:36 -0800
  ...That being said putting in a larger alternator will not increase your charging rate unless you run a larger cable direct from the alternator...
• Re: Update: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:50:46 -0400
  ...Which wire(s) off the alternator go to the battery? I did >> accidentally arc the cable from the starter on the alternator and have...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:15:44 -0700
  ...All cables and wire are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:12:42 -0800
  ...I'll do the same thing until I either replace the cable, or scrap the Vanagon. Right now the alternator needs to be replaced...
• Re: re-wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 16:06:41 -0500
  ...an extra ground cable between engine block and the chasis and check the positive mounting cable to the starter, alternator, coil/glowplug (cold start...
• battery cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 11:33:10 -0500
  I'm still trying to figure out which wire comes directly from the alternator to the battery. I disconnected the smallish red wires connected...
• Re: Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:16:12 -0700
  ...The ECU and fuel injection get their power directly from the alternator. There are two red wires connecting directly to the alternator. The big...
• Re: Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:14:12 -0700
  ...The poor alternator was so tiny, > I'd hook up with my (super heavy gauge) booster cables, let the dead > battery charge for 15...
• Re: Winches, response blocked again!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:51:05 -0800
  ...The cable should be blanket for hard > pulls. Need to know when cables, chains, or stretch straps are needed. A > snapped cable can cause...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:00:14 -0700
  ...The alternator current output goes to each of these points before following the huge starter cable from the starter to the battery. At the...
• Re: 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 22:15:44 -0400
  Our TiiCo was developing charging problems too; with a new alternator. Discovered that the TiiCo alt. mount and the bushings that I had installed...
• Re: Emergency - Mystery Part Identifcation - SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 20:32:21 +0200
  ...TDC pick-up cable. I will continue to mangle it then, and not feel like I am ruining my engine! Thanks again! RSF <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ Robert...
• Alternator and grounds
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:39:09 -0700
  ...And if I feel enthusiastic, crawl under and see if I can do anything with the starter to battery cable, connection at starter. Alistair
• Re: Where do the Big Wires Go?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 00:54:31 -0800
  ...You could also connect your light wire onto the big terminal of the starter or alternator if you don't want to come into...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:32:39 -0400
  ...All cables and wire are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. >> Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• 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
  ...the crimp >> on the >> connector at the alternator output, and also between the battery >> posts and >> cable clamps. check also for star washers and...
• Reply to Second batteries..
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 94 09:31:19 -0400
  ...cable to the primary battery, and a nice high-gauge line to ground. The next level up steps up to a dual-output alternator...
• Re: Mechanical Lesson Learned On the Road (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 02:56:50 -0800
  ...Sure enough, the alternator was not charging. A lesson reinforced here. I learned many years ago that 80% or more of alternator failures are...
• 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:14:54 -0600
  ...Oh, #@$%! Luckily I was at a construction site and borrowed some jumper cables. (I had mine in the garage still, duh!) Anyway, I just...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
  ...in the original alternator to help somewhat but even then... A Blue Seas or Victron or Surepower and a couple cables and a fuse...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:20:07 -0400
  ...Also, It not about the battery cable or the large (6.0) Red wire connecting to the B+ alternator terminal. Thanks, Ed
• Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:33:41 -0500
  ...As part of this upgrade the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable should also be upgraded or bring a wire from the...
• Re: newbie needs help in oklahoma
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:07:00 -0800
  You haven't given much info to go on but the melting alternator wires are a common problem with the waterboxers until mid 86...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:59 -0700
  ...and I too carry a spare working alternator .. really great to have it when you need it out on the road somewhere. by luck...
• charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:11:51 -0700
  ...With the Zetec it fits easily in the engine compartment and is a foot from the alternator. I used short #6 wires with a...
• Re: Vitrifrigo trip results, wiring, battery life, charging issues, etc
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:24:58 -0400
  ...It has a bigger alternator and might be oomph enough >although the small charging wire problem is not lost on me... Bigger alt won...
• Re: Alternator not putting out volts 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 21:13:06 -0400
  ...New Alternator. Both test out good. Bench tested the >> alternator >> at the parts store from where it came. >> >> But, with everything hooked back up...
• Odd intermittent charging light problem (82 diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 09:33:43 -0700
  ...over against the alternator which buzzed through the battery ground cable and messed up the alternator harness and starter positive cable. I had a...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:18:17 -0400
  ...All cables and wire are tight on battery and > alternator. All have dielectric on them. > Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:05:44 -0700
  ...All cables and wire > are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. > Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:06:19 EDT
  ...to do emergency field repairs? I am talking about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to fix something in the back country. >> No...
• Re: Ft Lewis troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:06:11 -0500
  ...That should get you into Tacoma to where you can get an alternator and a couple-three wrenches if needed. Most likely a regulator...
• Re: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:52:56 -0400
  ...Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding? > Just as the subject says... can I, or rather, what is the harm in...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:57:36 -0700
  ...The speedo cable on 2wd is driven by the left front wheel, not by the type of fuel in the tank. Diesels used the...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:17:50 +0000
  ...All cables and wire > are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. > Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: AC/BAttery indicator lighty
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Fri, 9 Aug 1996 18:51:22 +0000 (GMT)
  > > On Fri, 9 Aug 1996, Terry Tan wrote: > > > Hi Everyone!, > > My Alternator/BAttery led indicator seems to be coming on ( slight dim) > > not as...
• Re: Is something killing my starters?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:18:41 +0000
  ...85: > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_780_449/alternator-cable-upgrade.html > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• [A] Need Assistance With Charging System Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Fri, 20 May 94 08:52:50 PDT
  ...ve damaged a diode in the alternator. Repair efforts so far: Pulled battery and ensured that ground cable connection to side of metal battery...
• Thanks and a "Service Bulletin"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 07:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Disconnecting the battery ground, I took the cable off the alternator end so I could rerout it and temporarilly repair it with about five...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:05:53 -0500
  ...the crimp on the >>connector at the alternator output, and also between the battery posts and >>cable clamps. check also for star washers and...
• Re: WARNING: Lighting upgrade hazard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 23:56:49 +0100
  ...If I remember correctly, the cable from the batery to the alternator is like the thickness of my index finger... and it will NOT...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:30:53 +0000
  ...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: A Current Question of humor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:15:28 -0800
  ...rear bunk/seat and dig out the jumper cables from the back) with the jumper cables in place between the house and starter battery...
• Re: 89 vanagon: Something missing from the alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:08:08 -0700
  ...that there is a three pin connector cable-tied to the right >> back side of the alternator (as you stand at the rear of...
• WIERD SCIENCE -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 08:41:02 -0800
  ...Thinking I had a bad alternator, I replaced the 65 amp model with a 90 amp Quantum alternator. Same symptoms. Thinking that maybe the...
• Re: Update (not fixed...) Re: FIXED? (and, advice needed...) (was: Re: low voltage, starter running intermittently, but alternator is okay?)
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:14:28 -0500
  ...the crimp on the >>connector at the alternator output, and also between the battery posts and >>cable clamps. check also for star washers and...
• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 22 May 2010 05:12:09 -0700
  ...Until I plug in the charger cable to the Droid. The charger cable is powered by a little Griffin USB car charger, which I...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:29:04 -0700
  ...All cables and wire are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. >>> Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:36:44 -0400
  ...All cables and wire >> are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. >> Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery draining primary)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:23:48 -0400
  ...Air Cooled Alternator (Was: aux battery >> draining primary) >> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> > >> >Put an ammeter across the neg. cable and the neg. post...
• Re: electrickery advice please
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:34:11 -0800
  ...wiring issue or the alternator. I think it will be OK for the trip though, and carry jumper cables in case. The fuel gauge...
• Re: 1990 Syncro GTI w/ Dead Battery
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 20:20:09 -0700
  What happened to GTI Sycro guy just happened to me also But my alternator always made a loud humming sound like it was not...
• Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:45:55 -0400
  ...in the original alternator to help somewhat but even then... A Blue Seas or Victron or Surepower and a couple cables and a fuse...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55:22 -0700
  ...my very low tech solution is two complete 'full battery cable' size charging and starting circuits, with manual on/off battery switches for each...
• Re: Cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:39:48 -0700
  ...I improved the charging by the alternator, by copying a van-friend and running a 4 gauge (a cannibalized jumper cable wire) from the...
• Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:04:23 -0400
  ...installing a new wire directly from the alternator to the starter using a pre-made cable from Van-Cafe (search for VC.ALTCABLE***), leaving...
• Re: Checking output of alternator.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:25:08 -0400
  ...All cables and wire >> are tight on battery and alternator. All have dielectric on them. >> Help! Any thoughts where or what I should look...
• Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:14:48 -0700
  ...1) 0-5 volt square wave pulse at 4 pulses per speedo cable revolution. 2) 0-5 volt square wave pulse at 2 pulses...