Date:         Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:43:19 -0500
Reply-To:     "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Battery and OXS light?
Comments: To: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
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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
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