Date:         Fri, 1 Jan 2016 15:24:20 +0000
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
Comments: To: vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <56869754.30500@cox.net>
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Just when you had me going...

Jim

On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 9:20 AM vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:

> I should have mentioned that these wiring upgrades are meant for
> waterboxer vans. Aircooled and early diesels used a multi-pin connector
> at the alternator and these don't fit those.
>
> Mark
>
> vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:
> > VW changed the alternator harness a few times over the years. The
> > earlier harness is longer with more connections and is more prone to
> > damage and failure as well as less charging at the battery.
> >
> > This is another item Jay Brown makes and I have purchased a few from
> > him. I used to make my own but his are better than I can do. Other
> > sources sell a similar replacement and VanCafe sells an upgrade that is
> > a single heavier charging wire that is added to supplement your existing
> > harness.
> >
> > Since so many times the stock small blue wire is also a problem I prefer
> > the complete replacement such as Jay offers but the single added wire is
> > still a very viable improvement.
> >
> > https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/alternator-harness
> >
> >
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_780_683/alternator-cable-upgrade.html
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> >
> > Jim Felder wrote:
> >>   More discussion on this?
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>>
> >>> Being an 83 the harness from the alternator is the first thing that
> >>> needs to  be upgraded
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >
>