Date:         Wed, 25 Jun 2003 20:15:15 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: alt light at high RPMS
Comments: To: VW87JETAGL@AOL.COM
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Sounds like your brushes are worn down. Replace the brush/regulator
assembly for $20 or get a rebuilt alternator for much more.

Mark

Patrick Rueb wrote:
>
> my ALT light and OXS light is coming on at high rpms and sometimes lower
> flickers or solid. voltage is exactly the same at 13.5 volts and charging great
> any ideas?
> patrick
> 87 wolfs 278k

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