Date:         Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:02:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
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From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Update on Alternator Light Problem
Comments: To: Bill Knight <bill.knight@USA.NET>
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Thanks for the info Bill.....but I put in a new set of brushes/regulator as
a preventative maintenance thing in August, so they should be ok.


Ric


At 11:06 AM 3/21/2001 -0500, Bill Knight wrote:
>The problem is most likely a worn set of brushes.  The regulator and
>brushes can be easily replaced as a unit, simply unbolt the two screws
>and remove and replace.  The replacement can be found at most auto
>parts stores for about $35.
>
>Bill Knight
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
>Of Richard Golen
>Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 1:34 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Update on Alternator Light Problem
>
>
>Hi All,
>
>
>I dropped off the alternator this morning at the shop that had
>diagnosed it
>a few months ago. The last time, the diagnosis machine indicated that
>the
>alternator was ok.....but today it showed it was bad. The owner of the
>place said it was either diodes or the stator.
>
>I'll find out tomorrow.....
>
>Ric