After having the battery and alternator tested at Knechts in Coos Bay, Rick at the slittle shop and car wash behind changed the alternator out...there was a bit of back and forth, but no more problems anyway. And the Motel 6 was only $20.00 as they were having problems with the hot water heater, although the water was hot! Andree On Thu, 30 Dec 2004, Paul Guzyk wrote: > If the lights flicker at very low RPM i.e. low idle that is ok (not > completely normal but it happens). > > If they stay on at driving speed, most likely your alternator or > voltage regulator (cheaper item inside the alternator) is not working. > > On most Vanagons the voltage regulator can be changed without even > removing the alternator. > > Remember, always disconnect the battery ground cable before working > on your alternator (and most electrical items for that matter) > > > > > >So here I am driving and these lights are coming on - does that mean I'm > >not getting a battery charge and I should stop for the night? > Andree Hurley Viewit.com, Onwatersports.com Store Update: http://www.viewit.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? |
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