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Subject:Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
From:David Beierl
Date:Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:13:35 -0400
At 09:40 AM 8/16/2001, Pat Callaghan wrote:
>I have a sorta realated problem.  When I start my 82 aircooled westy, the
>lights come on & stay on until I rev the motor.  The oil goes out right away
>like its supposed to.  The battery & EGR light stay on until I goose the
>throttle a little.  If I just drive offf the lights will stay on for awhile.
>Same diagnosis?  Weak alternator?  Thanks.

Normal behavior for Bosch alternators.  Should be mentioned in the owner's
manual.  If it didn't use to and now does, might be a failing regulator;
someone on the list has experienced that.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"