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Date:         Thu, 16 Aug 2001 10:13:35 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alternator and O2 Dash lights on
Comments: To: Pat Callaghan <patcal@qwest.net>
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At 09:40 AM 8/16/2001, Pat Callaghan wrote: >I have a sorta realated problem. When I start my 82 aircooled westy, the >lights come on & stay on until I rev the motor. The oil goes out right away >like its supposed to. The battery & EGR light stay on until I goose the >throttle a little. If I just drive offf the lights will stay on for awhile. >Same diagnosis? Weak alternator? Thanks.

Normal behavior for Bosch alternators. Should be mentioned in the owner's manual. If it didn't use to and now does, might be a failing regulator; someone on the list has experienced that.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"


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