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Subject:Re: '85 Vanagon with alternator problem
From:Austin
Date:Sat, 22 Mar 1997 01:11:32 -0600 (CST)

>Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 23:06:11
>To: steven.huss@bangate1.TEK.COM
>From: Austin <austins@ix.netcom.com>
>Subject: Re: '85 Vanagon with alternator problem
>
>At 01:16 PM 3/21/97 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>
>>Hi folks!
>>
>>I know the van has an electronic governor that will cut the engine at a 
>>certain rpm . 
>-Correct-(~ 5k rpm)
>
>You are warned of this by the dash lights coming on. 
>-Definitely *not* correct
>
>The problem I have is that the lights come on prematurely. For example, at 
>>45mph the lights will come on when I'm in 3rd gear 
>
>(snip)
>>
>>What do you think? Is my alternator weak or is the brain going out? 
>
>
>It's still Friday so I'm not gonna touch your brain going!!! (ohhh-you
meant the bus' brain!).
>
>Seriously at least your voltage regulator is shot, mebbe the whole alternator.
>
>Austin
>