It it a timing sensor for the dealer VAG box. It detects a roll pin on the back of the flywheel. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: roger sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2005 5:06 pm Subject: what is that parasite on the back of my altenator? > You know what I mean, people w/ the pre 86 vanagons(maybe post 85 > also).Looks like a electronic hook up of somekind.It has 3 prongs > inside. Maybe for a dealer diagnostics machine.Never, never ,hear > of anyone mentioning this device. Dont know where the leads go , > and cant find this on the Bentley wiring diagrams.Strange-if it is > not in the 1000+ page Bentley, it must be--not of this world......... > > > --------------------------------- > Discover Yahoo! > Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM & more. Check > it out! > |
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