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Date:         Sat, 18 Oct 2003 08:42:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Schiesser <schiesserm@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Michael Schiesser <schiesserm@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      '89-Troubleshooting Alternator/Electrical drain
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89 Vanagon. I think it is an alternator problem but in case I'm wrong I'd rather find out before I install the rebuilt one...


Battery Idiot light came on last week while idling. I hit the gas and it went out. I reached back to the stove where I have another battery guage (Full/Medium/low) and it was on medium.




Next day the light was persistently on, this time the guage was on low. I did my best to keep all accesories off, and made it home at dusk.


The alternator belt is intact, although it is smooth and cracked.


I bought another alternator yesterday but before I get into it, are there other components I should check to save time and money if it is not the alternator? I think the battery is overall ok.


Michael Schiesser
Fall City, WA




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