On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 12:30 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> I just experienced a minor mystery with my Alt light. �I turned the
> ignition on without paying attention but got distracted before
> starting the engine. �When I looked to start, that Alt light was not
> lit. �I went ahead and cranked, and the light lit briefly then went
> out as the engine started. �Subsequent operation (five or six starts)
> has been normal.
>
> I shall reveal the trick as and when I discover it...
>
> David
>

Not that you asked but.....

Hinky ign. switch?

-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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