My alternator is from a nationwide FLAPS and has a lifetime guarantee.  When
it fails I pull into their lot (look for shade), have them test it, get my
free replacement and swap it there in the parking lot.

Any FLAPS will test it gratis if your guarantee is not local.

Geo

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 5:36 PM
Subject: Alternator Light Just Came On

>
> Cruising down the road today - suddenly the alt light came on. Battery
> had enough juice to get me home.
> snip <
> So, where do I go from here? I'm pretty weak on the charging system. Any
> offering would be appreciated.