I have never seen a VW diesel with a tachometer. The "W" connector is (was) used to run the Dynamic Oil Pressure System on my '89 Jetta diesel.
Jay
Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 06/20/2003 11:10:19 AM Please respond to vw4x4@FYI.NET Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: Alternator with "W" connector
This "w" terminal is used in diesel models, as a signal for the tachometer. With out this signal you need to provide a signal from a distributor to run the tach., whitch diesels obviously don't have. ERic Matt Heydon wrote: >Group Members: > >I have an '87 Weekender with a failing alternator. My mechanic (who is >trustworthy & knowledgeable) has a replacement for me BUT without the "W" >connector. My current alternator has this "W" connector with a light blue >wire running from it up to the relay next to the aux. battery under the >driver seat. >Can anyone tell me what the function of this is? > >Many thanks, >Matt Heydon > > > >
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