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Date:         Sun, 29 Apr 2001 13:54:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Greg <list1@socal.rr.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Greg <list1@socal.rr.com>
Subject:      Re: Alternator Wire

Volks,
I Thank all that responded, I am posting this response to the list for all
those who have the same Question. Also to inform those of you that have the
answer the subject has been resolved.


Enjoy,
Greg
86 GL Westy
Granada Hills, CA


Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 7:03 PM
Subject: RE: Alternator Wire




> It is connected to an inductive pickup coil in the flywheel housing.  It
use
> is limited to a VW factory piece of diagnostic equipment (which most
dealers
> don't even have).  Its purpose is to send an engine timing signal to the
> diagnostic equipment.  If it is in your way you can get rid of it.
>
> Justin Jensen
> SLC Utah
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:  Greg
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 7:31 PM
> > Subject: Alternator Wire
>
> Volks,
> I am in the process of replacing the Alternator in my 86 GL Westfalia.
Their
> is a 3 prong connector pointing upwards, held in place by a fastener
> attached to the Alternator. Does anyone Know what this connector is for?
Is
> it stock? Is their supposed to be connected to something?
>
> TIA
>
> Enjoy,
> Greg
> 86 GL Westy
> Granada Hills, CA
>
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