At 09:21 PM 06/06/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Paolo Damiani wrote:
>
>> As I was poking around the engine compartment today, waiting for the oil to
>> drain, I noticed that there is a three pin connector cable-tied to the right
>> back side of the alternator (as you stand at the rear of the car).
>>
>> Is there something supposed to be attached to this or is it a plug for
>> diagnostics? I would tell you what color the wires were but I forgot to note
>> it, and it's late, but this is keeping me up. If it is a diagnostics
>> connection, should there be a cover on it?
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> I have the same question.
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>Shalom
>Mark B. Magee
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There are only two wire connections at the alternator and both are with
small bolts (including a condensor loop to suppress radio interference). Do
not worry about the connector (I have it too) because it is not used for the
normal operations of the engine.

cheers,

Bj�rn Ratjen

Mill Bay, B.C. 

1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD
(1982 Vanagon Diesel)
1979 VW Bus (self- camperized)