VANAGON archives -- June 2003, week 3 (#456)

Date:         Fri, 20 Jun 2003 11:10:19 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alternator with "W" connector
Comments: To: Matt Heydon <matt@THEHEYDONS.COM>
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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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