At 05:22 PM 6/26/2002, Maynard Southard wrote:
>remedy things?  The Diesel Vanagon does not have a computer, so I don't
>think I
>fried anything real important (the ignition key was not on or even
>in).  Have I
>toasted my alternator?

I think so, yes.

>  Can I replace anything to restore its virginity?

All or most of the diodes are likely fried, dunno about regulator -- may be
other damage but I suspect not.  I would take it to a rebuilder...or
remove, test, replace diode plate and maybe regulator per Bentley 27.16 and
27.18.

david

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