Date:         Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:27 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Scott Daniel  - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> re
> Either way, I should test alternator output.
>
> that's a good first step.
> Should be between 13.8 volts, and 14.5 , alternator charging.
> I like to measure it at the battery positive terminal myself.
> There is nothing in the main relay to control voltage to the ECU - I sure
> don't think there is.
>
> the hyper fast wipers are a weird thing for sure.
> but start just like you said, checking alternator output with a volt meter,
> at idle, and at elevated rpm.
> Scott
> -


Thanks Scott.

Yah the wiper speed may be perfectly normal. I just don't have a point
of reference having only owned one Vanagon so far.

Neil.


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