I was under the impression that this phenomena was to show that the oil and alt light circuits were working (at least when you started the car). The alt being hooked up to the coolant system back in the AC days, and all... --- Jeffrey Earl <jefferrata@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Not entirely sure what you mean by "really rev the > engine", but that sounds pretty typical of every VW > I've ever owned. Though my experience is limited to > water-cooled models in the 1978-83 era, all four > VW's > I've owned have exhibited this exact same behavior: > on > initial startup, the ALT and oil pressure indicator > lights come on, the oil pressure light goes out > within > 2-3 seconds, but the ALT light will stay lit all day > at idle, until you tap the throttle or engage the > clutch and drive away. Upon which there is an > audible > click somewhere under the dash and the ALT indicator > light goes out. '84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX Vancouver, BC
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