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Date:         Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:45:58 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 88 Vanagon alternator light problem
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On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM, John Graham <theklube@gmail.com> wrote:




> I just went out and checked to see the specifics of details as I moved that
> auto trans lever.  The light is on full bright in Park and Neutral, but is
> slighty dimmer in Reverse and the Drive settings




Ok, so for my edification......


Why would the light be brighter when alternator (presumably)  spinning faster?


If a component on the alternator was nearly worn out, wouldn't that
trigger the light when it's spinning slower?


Or am I just thinking like a "generator" ?  ;)


(referring to me thinkin' back to my '58 Beetle days. 6 volt system,
engine idling, wipers barely moving and the gen light flickering)


Neil.








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