Alternator not working or broken wire somewhere. Does the battery warning light turn on ignition on engine not running? If not probably bad brushes.

Dennis

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From: Karl Ploessl<mailto:karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 9:28 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Subject: voltage

air cooled 81 Vanagon Westfalia:
new battery (6 weeks old): EverStart Plus Automotive Battery, Group Size
41-4:
with engine running, I see 12.9 V (with an electronic reader plugged into
the utility outlet). Turning on headlights (60/55 W), drops it to 12.6 V.
Auxiliary lights (55 W) on, down to 12.3 and turning the auxiliary heater
on further down to 11.9 V.
That seems very low voltage? Any suggestions?

Karl.